Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•JASPER, GA

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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 supports Rotech’s home-based medical care mission by providing hands-on assistance and educating patients and caregivers about safe equipment use and maintenance. Routes are local, and the position involves driving a company vehicle for most of the workday. The technician maintains and troubleshoots equipment, completes delivery documentation and patient visit reports, keeps the assigned vehicle safe and clean, follows company safety standards, and responds to urgent equipment needs. On-call assignments and rotations may include after-hours and weekend availability. The role requires physical handling and transport of patient equipment, patient contact, and compliance with respiratory-protection and N95 fit-testing requirements.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the state of residence with a clean driving record, when applicable.
Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
Meet any education requirements mandated by applicable law, regulation, licensing requirement, or customer contract.
Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations.
Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Maintain confidentiality and 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.
Use email, internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, phones, computers, and/or tablets.
Demonstrate mechanical ability to repair and troubleshoot equipment.
Demonstrate proper loading, unloading, and tie-down procedures for transported cargo according to company policy.
Understand the use of applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies.
Lift and transport patient equipment weighing a minimum of 65 pounds.
Comply with respiratory-protection medical evaluation, N95 fit testing, and annual recertification requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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, including after business hours and/or weekends.
Comply with safety protocols and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with the Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping the face clean-shaven for N95 mask face-seal protection.

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.
Mental health and Medicare support programs.
Diabetes and high blood pressure programs.
Healthcare cost and prescription savings programs.
Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.