Medical Equipment Delivery Driver / Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

Growth opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Employee Recognition program

Job summary

Mountain Medical Equipment is seeking a Medical Equipment Delivery Driver / Technician to join our team in Pocatello, ID. You will deliver, set up, and maintain hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment and other DME, instructing patients or caregivers on safe use and upkeep.

You will also handle paperwork, provide customer service, and assist in warehouse duties. This full-time role requires a valid Idaho driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift 50–75 lbs, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Delivery experience preferred
• Driving experience required
• Healthcare/home health or medical field experience preferred
• Strong customer service background
• Excellent English communication (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and maintain equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle
• Educate patients/caregivers on safe use and maintenance of delivered items
• Complete route and paperwork on provided phone
• Answer customer inquiries by phone or in person and provide troubleshooting
• Assist with warehouse duties and stock management

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