Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment - Lincare

This employee drives and delivers equipment to perform equipment setups, specifically concentrators, durable medical equipment, etc. in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This equipment is placed in apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas where people with respiratory problems are treated. Will be responsible for a high level of customer service as this role is patient facing.

JOB FUNCTIONS

      • Drives Lincare vehicle

      • Works independently and must be detail-oriented, with excellent organization

      • Fully aware of procedures in delivery and setup of respiratory equipment

      • Completes equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setup

      • Instructs patients in the safe and proper use of equipment

      • Makes oxygen deliveries (cylinders, concentrators, liquid reservoirs) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and Lincare routing system

      • Performs minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center

      • For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee

      • Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer

      • Drives and maintains company vehicle in clean and orderly manner

      • Makes daily inspections and completes proper paperwork

      • Maintains established preventative maintenance schedule

      • Follows FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing

      • Cleans rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures

      • Maintains cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area

      • Follows Lincare policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning

      • May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism

      • Works as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis

      • Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility

      • Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report

Education

      • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

      • Minimum of one-year experience in home healthcare field as service representative or equivalent position Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

      • Must be 21 years of age

      • Must have good verbal and written communication

      • Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed

      • Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees

      • Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork

      • critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert

      • Strong customer service

      • Basic computer understanding

      • Home care/health care background is a plus

      • Lift 50lbs or more by oneself

      • Lift an excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance

      • Maneuver often in restricted spaces

      • Perform the following physical actions:

      • straight pulling

      • pulling hand over hand

      • reaching above the shoulder

      • use of fingers/fine manipulation

      • repeated bending

      • Utilize both hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle

      • Use depth perception

Licenses and Certifications

      • Valid Driver's License Required

      • Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations Required

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled