Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Lincare

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This employee performs equipment setups, specifically concentrators, durable medical equipment, etc. in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This equipment is placed in apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas where people with respiratory problems are treated.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Required
Minimum, one year of experience in professional driving role or equivalent position, Required
Non CDL drivers can be 18 or older
CDL drivers are required to be 21 or older
Must be good with people, with excellent speaking and writing
Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees
Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
Critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert
Strong customer service
Basic computer knowledge
Must lift 50+ pounds by oneself
Must lift excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance
Maneuver often in restricted spaces
Perform the following physical actions: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers/fine manipulation, repeated bending
Utilize hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle
Use depth perception
Lift up to 15lbs above the shoulder while loading and unloading
Valid Driver's License Required
Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations, Required

Nice To Haves

Home care/health care background is a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to work independently
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills
Be fully aware of safety procedures in the delivery and setup of respiratory equipment
Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient set up
Instruct patient in the safe and proper use of equipment
Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by the patient base and routing system
Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van mounted tank
Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center
For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair, work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
Maintain company vehicle in a clean and orderly manner
Make daily inspections and complete the proper paperwork
Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
Clean rental equipment, when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds