DME Technician-Driver

Empath Health•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking a DME Technician-Driver to deliver, set up, and assemble medical equipment and supplies, and to pick up and disassemble equipment when it is no longer needed. The role includes educating patients and caregivers on the safe and proper use of equipment, as well as cleaning, moving, inspecting, maintaining, and organizing equipment in the DME warehouse. The technician also maintains assigned vehicles and related records and may be required to assist other Empath Health DME locations during weather-related or other emergencies. Suncoast Hospice has served Pinellas and Hillsborough counties since 1977, providing compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, it supports people living with advanced illness and their families and caregivers. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care, HIV and sexual health, and dementia support. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and experience, a valid Florida driver’s license with a driving safety record that meets insurance requirements, physical strength and stamina to handle equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and the ability to complete paperwork and use electronic routing and inventory systems. A background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening are required. The technician must participate in an on-call rotation and be available for assigned weekends, holidays, and emergencies. Empath Health describes its culture as mission-driven and grounded in empathy, dignity, and Full Life Care. The organization states that it provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license and a driving safety record that meets insurance requirements.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous work.
Physical stamina and strength to load, unload, and move medical equipment.
Ability to complete routine paperwork and navigate electronic routing and inventory systems.
Background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening are required for employment.
Availability for an on-call rotation, assigned weekends and holidays, and weather-related or other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver and set up medical equipment, and instruct patients and caregivers in its basic use and maintenance for safe use and care in the patient setting.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients and families while providing customer service.
Maintain accurate delivery logs, oxygen manifests, delivery tickets, paperwork, and electronic inventory, routing, and tracking updates throughout each shift.
Perform DME warehouse duties, including cleaning equipment, maintaining stock, receiving new items, and organizing the warehouse.
Thoroughly inspect each item for quality assurance.
Record maintenance performed in the inventory control system.
Repair broken or damaged DME and report damaged or discarded items to the Warehouse Lead.
Keep assigned vehicles clean and orderly and maintain accurate vehicle inventory.
Perform detailed daily vehicle inspections and weekly mechanical inspections.
Safely handle soiled linen, equipment, and trash in accordance with Empath policy.
Be available to work during weather-related or other emergencies, including at other Empath Health DME locations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Lead or DME Manager.
Participate in an on-call rotation and work weekends and holidays as assigned.