Medical Equipment Technician

Description

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At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients’ lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from you.

Medical Equipment Technician

Medical Equipment Technicians are responsible for ensuring safe delivery, providing setup, and education in usage of home medical equipment for our customers. Setup is done in their home, long-term care setting, clinic or any location deemed necessary to service patients.

Job Duties:

• 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 visits reports following setup and follow-up visits as required
• Process all orders in a timely, accurate manner
• Promote services and products to referral sources in the community as appropriate
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement program 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
• Safely drive and maintain company vehicle
• Perform patient assessment and re-assessment for patient care
• 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
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 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
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence
• 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 crouch and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment and supplies

AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.