DELIVERY TECHNICIAN

Apria Healthcare•Kentwood, MI

11d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Delivery Technician delivers durable medical equipment to Apria patients in their homes. The role includes pulling, packing, delivering, and picking up medications, supplies, and basic equipment; loading and unloading equipment; and, where permitted by state licensure limitations, instructing patients on basic equipment use. The technician responds to emergency delivery calls during regular business hours and on-call, completes delivery and vehicle paperwork, maintains supply information in patient profiles, and reports specified safety or welfare concerns found in patients’ homes to a supervisor. The position may also involve cleaning and assisting with equipment repairs and performing routine vehicle checks. The anticipated salary range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and location.

Requirements

Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
At least one year of related experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
At least three years of driving history.
Successful completion of Apria Healthcare's Driver Training Program.
Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A., and accrediting body standards.
English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license specific to the vehicle operated in the job.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including lifting and carrying objects weighing 10–100 pounds, pushing or pulling objects weighing 20–60 pounds, climbing stairs, and frequently standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, or stooping.

Responsibilities

Pull, pack, deliver, and pick up medications, supplies, and basic equipment.
Instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other approved equipment or services, within state licensure limitations.
Load and unload durable medical and infusion equipment onto the delivery vehicle.
Respond to emergency delivery calls during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
Complete daily delivery logs, pick-up and delivery forms, and vehicle maintenance logs, and distribute paperwork to appropriate personnel.
Maintain the supply component of patient profiles.
Notify a supervisor about physical abuse in a patient's home; unsafe home conditions for the ordered care, including unsanitary conditions or insufficient food for children; or animals causing unsanitary conditions.
Clean equipment and assist with equipment repairs as needed.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks, including checking gasoline, oil, fluids, tire pressure, and brakes, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Perform other duties as required.