Medical Equipment Technician

AdaptHealth•Salida, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Equipment Technicians help patients transition care safely into their homes, long-term care settings, clinics, or other locations where service is needed. They deliver, set up, and support respiratory and home medical equipment, while educating patients and caregivers to promote comfort, safety, and independence. The position is primarily field-based, with daily patient home visits and occasional on-call coverage in the assigned area. Compensation is based on experience, location, and role level; the listed salary is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
A company-conducted background check is required.
A company-conducted motor vehicle record check is required for driving roles.

Nice To Haves

Customer service, field-based, delivery, or healthcare experience preferred.
One year of healthcare technician, military service, delivery/field service with customer service interaction, or related experience preferred.
For senior level, two years of relevant experience, including one year in a similar role.
Clinical roles require valid licensure or certification, where applicable.
For positions in California requiring on-site presence at an HMDR facility, candidates must obtain a California Department of Public Health Exemptee License. This requires state-approved training and a course completion certificate; applicants must include proof of required training with their license application or disclose their intent to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of HME products, services, and applicable regulations.
Perform patient assessments and reassessments to support appropriate ongoing care.
Educate patients and caregivers on the safe use, care, and troubleshooting of respiratory and HME equipment.
Respond to patient equipment issues, including under emergency conditions when required.
Maintain home oxygen systems through scheduled patient visits.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and infection control standards, including proper use of PPE.
Deliver, set up, retrieve, clean, and maintain equipment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs; report equipment hazards or incidents as required.
Process orders and complete documentation accurately and on time to support patient care and reimbursement.
Maintain basic reimbursement knowledge to ensure proper billing for equipment and services.
Promote company services and products to referral sources, as appropriate.
Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with company policies and compliance program requirements.
Complete required compliance training and participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Perform other related duties as assigned.