Medical Delivery Driver

Lincare•Hickory, NC

16h

About The Position

The Medical Delivery Driver performs equipment setups, including concentrators and other durable medical equipment, in a professional, safe, and timely manner. Equipment is placed in apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations where people with respiratory problems are treated. The role also includes delivery and maintenance work, patient instruction, vehicle and warehouse upkeep, and scheduled on-call service.

Requirements

Good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
Maintain a valid driver's license for the appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed.
At least one year of experience in the home health care field as a service representative or in an equivalent position.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds.

Responsibilities

Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other required paperwork for new patient setups.
Instruct patients in the safe and proper use of equipment.
Make oxygen deliveries, including cylinders and concentrators, and perform equipment checks along a daily route determined by the patient base and routing system.
Refill reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van-mounted tank when required.
Perform minor equipment repairs and preventive maintenance both in patients’ homes and at the center.
Package equipment for shipment to the manufacturer or its designee when repairs require more than minor work.
Maintain equipment according to the schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
Keep the company vehicle clean and orderly, inspect it daily, complete required paperwork, and follow its preventive maintenance schedule.
Clean returned rental equipment in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and storage area.
Follow FDA guidelines for cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing.
Follow operations, training, safety, regulatory, OSHA, DOT, FDA, and emergency-planning policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy.
Work as an on-call service representative on scheduled evenings and weekends, respond promptly, and record information on the Service Call Report.
Provide backup coverage for other employees during vacation, illness, or other absences.