Medical Equipment Delivery Driver (DOT)

Job Duties

• Operates sprinter, box truck or other vehicle at or above 10,001 pounds and requires DOT compliance.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations.
• Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Manage territory to reach service goals and deliver equipment including oxygen as required in accordance with industry standards.
• Educate customers in proper use and care of respiratory and HME equipment in a home setting.
• Complete written patient visit reports following set-up and follow-up visits as required.
• Aid in resolving customer equipment issues under emergency conditions.
• Process all orders in a timely, accurate manner.
• Promote services and products to referral sources in the community as appropriate.
• Develop basic reimbursement knowledge and document all information necessary to ensure reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products, and services.
• Absorb responsibility for implementing quality improvement programs to meet company policies.
• Maintain home oxygen systems through regularly scheduled visits to customers.
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs on equipment as required in accordance with company policies.
• Report equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Safely drive and maintain company vehicle.
• Perform patient assessments and re-assessments for patient care.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control, and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintain knowledge and understand OSHA, DOT, and FDA regulations and requirements for oxygen transportation.
• Ability to clearly express understanding of DOT regulations regarding driving distances during On Duty hours not exceeding the 150/100 air mile radius from their starting work location.
• Ability to present upon demand by a DOT or roadside inspection.
• Ability to verbally respond to any DOT inspector while driving a company vehicle during On Duty hours to explain their travel is within the 150/100 air mile radius from their starting work location and that they are On Duty time records are on file at the Carrier’s office location.
• Ability to produce medical exam card, proof of work vehicle insurance, and shipping documents.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 85 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 pounds.
• Must be able to stretch, bend, stoop, and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment, hazardous materials, and supplies.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Entry-level sales, customer service background essential.
• Military, delivery driver with sales component, or health care technician experience would be considered related experience.
• One (1) year of HME delivery experience preferred.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence.
• A current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT Medical Card).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 85 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 pounds.
• Must be able to stretch, bend, stoop, and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment, hazardous materials, and supplies.