Driver/Tech II HME
About the role
Responsible for delivery and patient education of prescribed oxygen, home health care equipment, and supplies to patients in their home, hospital, A.D.L.C., or nursing home. Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Assembles and delivers equipment, supplies, and completes paperwork in accordance with D.O.T. and JCAHO guidelines.
- Inservices/educates clients in the proper and safe use of medical equipment.
- Performs home and environmental safety assessment.
- Explains and completes appropriate paperwork.
- Cleans, sanitizes, repairs, and records all returned equipment.
- Maintains delivery vehicles with respect to cleanliness, inventory and minor preventive maintenance.
- Performs quarterly, in home, oxygen preventative maintenance checks and safety assessments.
- Addresses any patient concerns and verifies the patient is in compliance with the physicians’ orders.
- Performs both in home and in-house, equipment maintenance checks and documents any repairs as needed.
- Responsible to remain “on call” for emergency calls of oxygen/equipment on a rotating basis.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A High School diploma or equivalent is required. A valid drivers license is also required.