Durable Medical Equipment Repair Technician

QUIPT HOME MEDICAL INC•Athens, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Quipt Home Medical is a rapidly growing leader in the provision of clinical respiratory equipment and service in the durable medical equipment industry. The Durable Medical Equipment Repair Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing durable medical equipment. This is a full-time position with Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, though evening or weekend emergency repairs may be required.

Requirements

Strong mechanical skills are necessary as is the ability to remain patient focused when repairing, maintaining, or setting up DME equipment
The knowledge and ability to operate smart devices (e.g., smart phone, tablets), computers and hand held scanning devices are required
The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions is required to ensure accurate completion of DME equipment repairs, maintenance, and set up
The ability to protect and maintain the confidentiality of patient protected health information and follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with CHAP and HIPAA is required
Good organization and prioritization skills are required to plan and stage equipment as describe
A safety orientation is required to perform work (e.g., driving, delivery, set up, loading and stocking of durable medical equipment as described) and follow safety operating procedures
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
A current state issued driver’s license is required
Clean driving record for the past 3 years
Pass a background check
The ability to utilize basic tools e.g., wrench, screwdrivers etc. to set up or repair durable medical equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare or medical fields in which incumbents have worked with durable medical equipment is preferred but not required.
One year previous repair or warehouse experience preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects and repairs company's medical and related technical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Inspects and repairs patient/customer's medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
Safety tests medical equipment and company's structural environment to ensure patient and staff safety from electrical or mechanical hazards.
Consults with staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely.
Assembles medical equipment per manufacturer's specifications.
Maintains adequate supply of repair parts.
Can demonstrate and explain correct operation of equipment. This includes but is not limited to identifying hazmat symbols, wearing protective safety gear and red-bagging and handling contaminated equipment in a safe manner.
Documents the functional checks and repairs for company and patient/customer's equipment.
May have to assist Delivery Drivers in preparing, loading and unloading trucks/vans.
Maintains work area and tools in a clean and orderly manner.
Follows the safety program and adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.