Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is hiring a Patient Service Technician to deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for patients in their homes on local routes. The role provides hands-on patient and caregiver support and education about safe equipment use and maintenance, helping patients manage their health at home. The position involves driving a company or personal vehicle for most of the workday, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, documenting deliveries and patient visits, and keeping the assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service. The technician must follow safety protocols and company standards, respond to urgent equipment needs, and be available for on-call assignments as needed, including after business hours and/or weekends. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is contingent on applicable background checks, drug screening, healthcare facility credentialing, and having a valid driver’s license in the state of residence with a clean driving record. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include experience with medical equipment, one year of related work experience, and knowledge of medical terminology. The position requires lifting and transporting patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds, loading and securing transported cargo according to company policy, and complying with Rotech respiratory protection and N95 mask fit-testing requirements, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping the face clean-shaven for an appropriate mask seal. The role may involve contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence with a clean driving record, when applicable.
Effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations.
Interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and caution 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 loading, unloading, and proper tie-down procedures for transported cargo, in accordance with company policy.
Understand the use of applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies.
Lift and transport patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds.
Comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection and N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and maintaining a clean-shaven face for N95 mask seal protection.
Complete an applicable background check, drug screen, and healthcare facility credentialing process as employment conditions.
Use email, internet navigation, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and office equipment including a fax machine, copier, printer, phone, computer and/or tablet.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical equipment.
One year of related work experience.
Knowledge of 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.
Be available for on-call assignments as needed after business hours and/or on weekends.
Comply with safety protocols and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.