Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.•Nashville, TN

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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 provides hands-on support and education to patients and caregivers on the safe use and maintenance of home medical equipment. Drivers work local routes and are generally home daily, while also responding to urgent equipment needs and participating in on-call rotations. The position involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, completing delivery documentation and patient visit reports, keeping the assigned company vehicle clean and safe, and following safety protocols and company standards. Employees may be assigned other duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must meet any education requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, licensing requirements, or customer contract. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required when applicable. Employment is contingent on a company-wide background check and, when applicable, a drug screen and healthcare facility credentialing. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, medical equipment experience, one year of related work experience, and medical terminology knowledge.

Requirements

Meet any education requirements mandated by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, licensing requirement, or customer contract.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a clean driving record, when applicable.
Pass a company-wide background check; a drug screen and healthcare facility credentialing are required when applicable.
Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations.
Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Interpret verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, and visual communications.
Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and caution when handling sensitive information.
Multi-task and maintain 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 navigation, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, phones, and computers and/or tablets.
Be mechanically inclined 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.
Drive a company vehicle for the majority of the workday.
Comply with Rotech’s Respiratory Protection and N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy, including timely medical evaluation and fit testing, annual recertification, and keeping the face clean-shaven for N95 mask protection.

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.

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 programs.
Diabetes and high blood pressure programs.
Healthcare cost and prescription savings programs.
Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.