Medical Equipment Delivery Driver
About The Position
United Health Services (UHS) is hiring an onsite, field-based Medical Equipment Delivery Driver for UHS Home Care. The role involves extensive daily driving throughout the service area to deliver, install, service, and pick up respiratory and durable medical equipment at patients’ homes, hospitals, and other healthcare locations. The driver independently manages daily routes, equipment setups, pickups, and service calls while providing customer service and hands-on instruction to patients and caregivers. The position requires safe and reliable driving, timely service, and attention to documentation and equipment maintenance. Duties include educating patients and caregivers on safe equipment operation, performing maintenance and minor repairs, and keeping company vehicles stocked and ready for service. The driver must follow applicable DOT, OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, hazardous waste, and PPE requirements. The role is not remote and includes on-call coverage, which may involve evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clean driving record.
- Current New York State driver's license.
- Experience responsibly working with hazardous waste and flammable gases.
- Experience driving in unfavorable conditions and at night.
- Experience working with minimal direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Deliver, install, and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for adult and pediatric patients in home and healthcare settings.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and referral sources on the safe operation, maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
- Coordinate and manage daily delivery and pickup schedules while communicating with patients about arrival times and service updates.
- Complete and review required documentation, ensuring forms are accurately explained, signed, and submitted on time.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacements in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and safety standards.
- Collect and process payments for cash-on-delivery transactions and maintain accurate financial documentation and receipts.
- Provide responsive customer service and participate in on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, serial numbers, lot numbers, patient information, and insurance documentation.
- Follow infection control, hazardous waste disposal, and personal protective equipment protocols during equipment handling, transport, and retrieval.
- Inspect, maintain, and stock company vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness, safety compliance, and efficient service delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, starting the first of the month after hire.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
- Food pantry and PTO donation program.
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Clinical ladders and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
