Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Pearisburg, VA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is hiring a Patient Service Technician – Local Delivery Driver to deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment in patients’ homes. The role provides hands-on support and education to patients and caregivers, helping them use and maintain equipment safely. It involves local routes and driving a company vehicle for most of the workday. The position pays $17 to $20 per hour, depending on related experience, and is eligible for a bonus opportunity. The technician maintains and troubleshoots equipment, completes delivery documentation and patient visit reports, keeps the assigned vehicle clean and safe, and follows company safety and compliance standards. The role may include urgent equipment responses and on-call assignments after business hours and/or on weekends. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license in their state of residence and a clean driving record when applicable. Employment is contingent on a background check, and may also require drug screening and healthcare facility credentialing, as applicable. Candidates may qualify through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience demonstrating the abilities needed for the job, subject to any requirements mandated by law, regulation, licensing, or customer contract. A high school diploma or GED, experience with medical equipment, one year of related work experience, and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred. The role involves lifting and transporting patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds, exposure to patients and potentially contagious pathogens, and compliance with respiratory protection and N95 fit-testing requirements, including annual recertification and maintaining a clean-shaven face for mask fit.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state of residence with a clean driving record, when applicable.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions, which may be gained through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
Any education requirements mandated by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, licensing requirement, or customer contract.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and caution when handling sensitive information.
Multitasking ability and attention to detail.
Self-motivation, organization, time-management, and deductive problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Mechanical inclination for equipment repair and troubleshooting.
Ability to understand and use applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies.
Ability to lift and transport patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds.
Ability to drive a company vehicle for the majority of the workday.
Ability to comply with respiratory protection requirements, including N95 fit testing and keeping the face clean-shaven for mask-seal protection.
Background check; results are assessed individually and are not used automatically to disqualify applicants.
Drug screening and healthcare facility credentialing, when applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience with medical equipment.
One year of related work experience.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients’ homes.
Educate patients and caregivers on the safe use and maintenance of respiratory and home medical equipment.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function and patient safety.
Complete delivery documentation and patient visit reports accurately and on time.
Keep the assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service.
Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on-call rotations, including after-hours and/or weekend assignments as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate proper loading, unloading, and tie-down procedures for transported cargo in accordance with company policy.
Comply with Rotech’s Respiratory Protection and N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing and annual recertification.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Overtime pay for non-exempt positions, as applicable.
Bonus and incentive opportunities.
Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement, as applicable.
Employee discount and recognition programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services.
Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs.
Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs.
Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs.
Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.