Job description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
JOB SUMMARY
- Pick up and deliver medical equipment (e.g., respiratory supplies, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, wheelchairs, etc.) and oxygen to patients in their homes.
- Assemble, set up, inspect and test equipment, and instruct patients and caregivers on basic operation and maintenance, in accordance with state licensing limitations.
- Complete paperwork relating to deliveries, pick-ups, testing and equipment checks, repairs, vehicle inspections, etc.
- Load and unload company vehicles with equipment and oxygen.
- Operate non-commercial vehicles (<10,000lbs GVW and carrying a combination of oxygen less than 1,001 lbs) carrying medical equipment and oxygen.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and check for gasoline, oil and fluid levels, tire pressure, and brakes.
- May be required to clean, disinfect and assist with equipment repairs.
- May be required to work after-hours and on an on-call basis.
- Successfully complete all required safe driving programs, abide by applicable motor vehicle laws and ordinances, and demonstrate safe driving practices at all times throughout employment.
- Maintain valid licenses and endorsements required for the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- N/A
- Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required
- At least one-year related experience is required
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations:
- Valid Non-Commercial Driver’s License in the state where the employee works
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivers and picks up basic medical equipment and supplies.
- May instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other equipment/services approved by state licensure limitations.
- Loads and unloads durable medical equipment onto and off of delivery vehicle.
- Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs, including up and down stairs
- Frequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs – 60 lbs, including up and down stairs
- Frequent sitting/standing/bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling/rotating/twisting
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to communicate well with others
Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses.
- Competitive salary
- Ability to have early access to earned wages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts
- Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
- 401K Savings Plan (available immediately)
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Referral Reward Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)
- We recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for Veterans Day
- Career Advancement/ Development Opportunities