Delivery Technician - Nashville, TN

About the role

Accendra Health delivers essential products and services beyond traditional healthcare settings, supporting patients throughout every stage of life. As part of the care team, teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long‑term care for the patients we serve, leveraging the Apria and Byram Healthcare brands.

Job Summary

The Delivery Technician is responsible for delivering durable medical equipment to Apria patients in the home.

Pay

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $19.60 – $20.96 USD hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pull, pack, deliver, and pick up medications, supplies, and basic equipment.
• May instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other equipment/services approved by state licensure limitations.
• Load and unload durable medical and infusion equipment onto the delivery vehicle.
• Respond to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on‑call basis.
• Complete necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, pick‑up and delivery forms, and vehicle maintenance logs; distribute paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain the supply component of patient profiles.
• Notify supervisor of any of the following observed in a patient’s home:
  • Physical abuse of any family member
  • Unsafe home environment (unsanitary conditions, insufficient food for children)
  • Animals causing unsanitary conditions
• May clean and assist with the repair of equipment.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance (checking gasoline, oil, fluids, tire pressure, and brakes) and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Minimum of three years driving history.
• Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program.
• Must meet job‑related requirements to comply with DOT, FDA, and accrediting‑body standards.
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, verbal).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, or crouches; talks and hears; and uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision, night (low‑light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus for computer work and document reading. The employee regularly writes, operates a motor vehicle, uses handheld devices, and manipulates documents. Frequent activities include standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, reaching, and stooping. The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for the vehicle operated.

Strength and mobility requirements: frequently required to stand and lift objects 1‑36 inches high weighing 10‑100 lb and carry them up to 350 ft, including up and down stairs or elevators; push or pull objects 20‑60 lb over distances of 1‑25 ft; grip objects with up to 15 lb of force; climb up to 100 stairs (3‑10 inches each) and step in/out of vehicles up to 20 inches high; occasionally climb ladders up to 10 ft; frequently bend at the waist to a torso level of 24 inches above the floor; frequently reach up to 20 inches away from the body; and occasionally kneel or squat.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well‑being programs