Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Lincare•Liberal, KS

About The Position

Lincare is seeking a Delivery Driver to deliver home medical equipment safely and on schedule. The role also involves setting up equipment and educating patients on its proper use. Drivers follow patient orientation checklists, assigned routes, and transportation requirements, while maintaining the delivery vehicle and supporting a clean, organized warehouse in accordance with FDA protocols. The position includes an evening and weekend on-call rotation to respond to patient medical emergencies in accordance with company and local policies. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of professional driving experience or equivalent, a valid driver’s license for the vehicle class, and the ability to meet DOT and FMCSA physical requirements. Home-care or health-care experience is a plus. The work requires strong customer service and communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to perform the specified lifting and other physical tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of professional driving experience or experience in an equivalent position.
Valid driver’s license appropriate for the class of vehicle driven; must remain valid while employed.
Meet all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Non-CDL drivers must be at least 18; CDL drivers must be at least 21.
Strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees.
Ability to read and understand DOT- and FDA-required paperwork.
Critical-thinking and decision-making ability, and mental alertness.
Strong customer-service skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds independently and to lift loads exceeding 50 pounds with mechanical or employee assistance.
Ability to maneuver often in restricted spaces; perform straight pulling, hand-over-hand pulling, reaching above the shoulder, fine finger manipulation, and repeated bending.
Ability to use hands, legs, and eyes to operate a vehicle and use depth perception.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds above the shoulder while loading and unloading.

Nice To Haves

Home-care or health-care background.

Responsibilities

Follow complete patient orientation checklists during delivery and training.
Adhere to assigned routes and schedules.
Abide by transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
Inspect and maintain the company-provided delivery vehicle, ensuring safe loading and unloading.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with patients and internal team members.
Keep the delivery vehicle and warehouse clean and organized, following FDA protocols.
Participate in an evening and weekend on-call rotation to address patient medical emergencies in accordance with company and local policies.
Set up home medical equipment and educate patients on its proper use.