Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Southborough, MA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is hiring a Patient Service Technician to deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment in patients’ homes on local routes. The role provides hands-on support and education to patients and caregivers on the safe use and maintenance of home medical equipment. The position pays $21 to $25.50 per hour, depending on related experience, and is eligible for a bonus opportunity. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some on-call responsibilities. The technician maintains and troubleshoots equipment, completes delivery documentation and patient visit reports, and keeps the assigned company vehicle clean and ready for service. The role also responds to urgent equipment needs, participates in on-call rotations, and follows safety protocols and company standards. Employment is contingent on applicable background checks, drug screening, facility credentialing, and having a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. The work involves driving a company vehicle for most of the workday, lifting and transporting patient equipment weighing at least 65 pounds, and contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens. The employee must comply with Rotech’s respiratory protection and N95 fit-testing policy, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping the face clean-shaven to ensure an appropriate mask seal.

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 needed for the essential functions through an appropriate 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.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Demonstrate multitasking, attention to detail, organization, time management, self-motivation, and deductive problem-solving skills.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and troubleshooting.
Demonstrate proper loading, unloading, and cargo tie-down procedures 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 keeping the face clean-shaven for proper mask-face seal.
Pass applicable background checks, drug screening, and healthcare facility credentialing 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, including after-hours and/or weekend assignments as needed.
Ensure compliance 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.
Mental health and Medicare support programs.
Diabetes and high blood pressure programs.
Healthcare cost and prescription savings programs.
Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.