Oxygen Delivery Technician

VieMed Healthcare • Houma, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering medical equipment and supplies to patients/clients in their homes and in hospitals. The role involves ensuring proper equipment handling, route optimization, patient education, and maintaining accurate paperwork. The technician acts as a field representative for the company, solving problems and promoting a positive image.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to interact knowledgeably with customers/clients.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 1-3 years of EMT and/or Medical Delivery Driver experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment and supplies from inventory as prescribed on patient/client delivery tickets.
• Load equipment, oxygen systems, and related supplies into the delivery vehicle.
• Determine and drive the best daily route to deliver home medical equipment, oxygen, and supplies to home care patients/clients in a timely manner.
• Complete route sheets accurately and return in a timely manner.
• Provide patient/client orientation, instructing on the proper use, maintenance, and safety of equipment.
• Work with patients/clients to solve a variety of problems, acting as a company field representative.
• Return and unload returned rental equipment, assuring proper segregation of clean and dirty equipment.
• Complete delivery and pick-up paperwork promptly and accurately, including route sheets, manifests, and patient/client documentation.
• Assist in cleaning and disinfecting rental equipment.
• Assist in minor repair work on home medical equipment within the scope of training.
• Request additional stock for inventory as needed.
• Assist in inventory count as needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear the proper company uniform.
• Assist in tracking down paperwork, signatures, charts, etc. to complete orders.
• Promote teamwork among co-workers, assisting respiratory therapists and patient care coordinators as needed.
• Take "on-call" time on an agreed upon basis.
• Perform all office maintenance tasks as required.
• Demonstrate timeliness, courtesy, sincerity, and patience when dealing with patients/clients.
• Market the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Assume other duties within scope of training as assigned by the Respiratory Operations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED