Medical Delivery Driver

About the Role

This employee performs equipment setups, specifically concentrators, durable medical equipment, and related items in a professional, safe, and timely manner. The equipment is placed in various settings including apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas where people with respiratory problems are treated.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork for new patient setups.
• Instruct patients in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and routing system.
• Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van-mounted tank.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center.
• Package equipment requiring major repairs for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance per the schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintain company vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, including daily inspections and completion of proper paperwork.
• Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule for vehicles.
• Clean rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area.
• Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing.
• Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning.
• Work as an on-call service representative evenings and weekends as scheduled. Frequency is determined by center size and the number of employees available to share the responsibility.
• Respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report.
• Serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism.