Medical Equipment Technician

About AdaptHealth

AdaptHealth offers full‑service home medical equipment and related services that empower patients to live their best lives – beyond the hospital and at home. With locations across the nation, AdaptHealth bridges the gap between patients, providers, and high‑quality, compassionate care.

About the Role

Medical Equipment Technicians play a critical role in helping patients safely transition care into their homes, long‑term care settings, clinics, or any location deemed necessary. In this role you will deliver, set up, and support respiratory and home medical equipment while educating patients and caregivers to ensure comfort, safety, and independence.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of HME products, services, and applicable regulations.
• Perform patient assessments and re‑assessments to support appropriate ongoing care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the safe use, care, and troubleshooting of respiratory and HME equipment.
• Respond to patient equipment issues, including under emergency conditions when required.
• Maintain home oxygen systems through scheduled patient visits.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and infection‑control standards, including proper use of PPE.
• Deliver, set up, retrieve, clean, and maintain equipment in accordance with company policies and safety standards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs; report equipment hazards or incidents as required.
• Process orders and complete documentation accurately and timely to support patient care and reimbursement.
• Maintain basic reimbursement knowledge to ensure proper billing for equipment and services.
• Promote company services and products to referral sources, as appropriate.
• Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle.
• Participate in quality‑improvement initiatives and comply with all company policies and compliance‑program requirements.
• Complete required compliance training and participate in on‑call rotation as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of healthcare‑technician, military service, delivery/field service with customer‑service interaction, or related experience preferred.
• Senior‑level candidates require two (2) years of relevant experience, including one (1) year in a similar role.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Customer‑service, field‑based, delivery, or healthcare experience preferred.

Work Environment

Primarily field‑based with daily patient home visits and occasional on‑call coverage in the assigned area. Physical demands are unique to each role; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible first of the month following hire).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off plans, including six paid holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• CVS Minute Clinic and Teladoc access.
• Spousal Advantage Reimbursement Plan.
• Identity theft protection and legal plan.

Requirements Disclosure

• Company‑conducted background check is required for all roles.
• Company‑conducted motor vehicle record check is required for driving roles.
• Clinical roles require valid licensure/certification, where applicable.
• Florida candidates must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• California candidates for on‑site Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) positions must obtain a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Exemptee License and provide proof of required training.