Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Pensacola, FL

12h

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 on the safe use and maintenance of home medical equipment. It involves local routes and driving a company vehicle for most of the workday, with on-call assignments as needed, including after business hours and/or on weekends. The technician maintains and troubleshoots equipment, documents deliveries and patient visits, responds to urgent equipment needs, and follows safety protocols and company standards. The position requires lifting and transporting patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds, contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens, and compliance with Rotech’s respiratory protection and N95 mask fit-testing policy, including timely medical evaluation, fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping the face clean-shaven for proper mask seal. Candidates may qualify through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience demonstrating the abilities needed for the role, subject to any requirements mandated by applicable law, regulation, licensing requirements, or customer contracts. A high school diploma or GED, medical equipment experience, one year of related work experience, and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred. Employment is contingent on applicable background checks, drug screening, healthcare facility credentialing, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state of residence with a clean driving record, when applicable for the position.
Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions through education, training, and/or relevant work experience.
Meet education requirements mandated by applicable law, regulation, licensing requirements, or customer contracts.
Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations.
Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing, and interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
Multitask while maintaining attention to detail; demonstrate self-motivation, organization, time management, and deductive problem-solving skills.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and troubleshooting.
Successfully demonstrate proper loading, unloading, and cargo tie-down procedures.
Understand the use of applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies.
Lift and transport patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds; lift and carry office equipment at times.
Drive a company vehicle for the majority of the workday.
Comply with the respiratory protection and N95 mask fit-testing policy, including medical evaluation, timely fit testing, annual recertification, and clean-shaven face requirements for mask seal.
Complete applicable background checks, drug screening, and healthcare facility credentialing.

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 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.
Be available for on-call assignments as needed, including after business hours and/or weekends.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow proper loading, unloading, and cargo tie-down procedures under 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 insurance, accidental death coverage, identity protection, and legal services.
Mental health and Medicare support programs.
Diabetes and high blood pressure programs.
Healthcare cost-comparison and prescription savings programs.
Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.