Medical Equipment Delivery Driver / Technician

Mountain Medical Equipment; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Company cell phone

Growth opportunities within the team

Employee Recognition program

Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

Job summary

Mountain Medical Equipment is seeking a Medical Equipment Delivery Driver / Technician to join our team. You will deliver, set up, and maintain hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen equipment at patients' homes and facilities, and train patients or caregivers on safe use.

You will also participate in on-call rotations, complete routes and paperwork, and support warehouse operations as needed. A clean driving record and valid Idaho license are required, with healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Delivery and driving experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong customer service background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and maintain medical equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle.
• Educate patient and/or caregiver on safe use and maintenance of delivered items.
• Assist with route planning and paperwork in rotation.
• On-call assignments in rotation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

DME knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a Medical Equipment Delivery Driver / Technician to join the fast growing Mountain Medical Equipment team! In this position you will be responsible for the delivery, set up, pick up, and maintenance of medical equipment. Delivery Technicians will instruct patients and/or caregivers concerning proper use and maintenance of equipment. Technician is also responsible as needed for providing customer service/trouble shooting over the phone and in-person to patients. Technicians are also responsible to maintain, clean, and stock items in the warehouse, as well as maintaining their work van. We primarily provide medical equipment to hospice patients. Equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen are very common items we set up.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Available for on-call assignments as needed in a rotation
• Completes route and paperwork on provided phone
• Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle
• Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered items

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Delivery experience, preferred
• Driving experience, required
• Experience working in healthcare, home health or the medical field, preferred
• Strong customer service background

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) preferred
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
  
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to customers
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Available for on-call assignments as needed in a rotation (after business hours &/or weekends)
• Requires lifting of 50-75 lbs several times per day
  
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Extensive travel via company vehicle required to patient's homes and/or delivery address for set-ups and recurring deliveries
• Requires the ability to load/unload and lift oxygen concentrators, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, hospital beds, commodes and other home medical equipment and supplies in and out of location, warehouse, company vehicle, patient residence and/or delivery address

Benefits

• Company delivery vehicle with fuel card for deliveries/pick ups
• Company cell phone for work purposes
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Recognition program
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities

License/Certification:

• Driver's License Required
• Clean Driving Record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour starting pay, depending on experience

Hours:

• Full time. Rotating Every 3rd Week On-Call