Delivery Technician, Home Care-Lodi, NJ-Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Drive a vehicle to transport supplies and equipment to and from stores, hospitals, or other facilities.
• Deliver all equipment to patients or healthcare facilities in a timely manner.
• Collect cash, checks, and credit card information as instructed on delivery invoices.
• Return completed paperwork and collected payments promptly.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on the proper use, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure equipment-specific instruction sheets are left with patients/caregivers.
• Comply with The Joint Commission (TJC) policies and procedures regularly.
• Perform an environmental assessment to determine the best placement of equipment for use and patient safety.
• Ensure equipment is set up according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Inform patients of all emergency numbers and procedures.
• Leave HMH Medical Equipment and Infusion brochures with patient at time of delivery.
• Inform patients of the organization's availability commitment for 24/7 oxygen emergencies.
• Be on-call, attentive, and prompt for any after-hours emergency deliveries.
• Respond to pages from service within 15 minutes and complete emergency calls/deliveries within 2 hours of page.
• Avoid contamination by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Manage inventory control of equipment and supplies on vehicles.
• Routinely stock extra equipment like oxygen concentrators, walkers, commodes, and wheelchairs on vehicles for prompt deliveries.
• Identify and report quality issues to participate in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Drive vehicles safely and follow all speed limits, traffic lights, and signs.
• Refuel, clean, and perform required servicing and repairs on vehicles.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or equivalent programs.
• One year of service work experience.
• Strong customer service and training skills.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license from a USA state.