Medical Equipment Technician

Description

 AdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today!
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 TechnicianMedical Equipment Technicians are responsible for ensuring safe delivery, setup, and education on 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. We provide all training on all HME that we offer.
Job Duties:

• Develop a working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company and all governmental regulations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Educate customers on the use and care of their respiratory and HME equipment
• Learn to complete documentation with our patients during visits via iPhone software
• Assist with customer equipment problems
• Maintain home oxygen systems through regularly scheduled visits to customers.
• Safely drive and maintain company vehicle, following all Texas traffic laws
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs on equipment
• Report equipment hazards and/or product incidents to Management
• Cover after hours / on-call responsibilities one a month for additional pay
• Use and follow all company guidlines for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gloves, masks, etc. 
• Learn and follow infection control and hazardous materials handling
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all guidelines of HIPAA
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required
• Responsible for cleaning equipment, processing shipment and equipment RMAs when assigned by supervisor
• Perform any other MET related duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Customer service background essential
• Delivery driver with sales component or health care technician experience would be 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 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stretch, bend, stoop and crouch and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment and supplies.
• Subject to long periods of sitting and driving.
• Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall work activities and work levels fluctuate.
• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.
• Must be able to drive independently and travel as needed.
• May be exposed to angry or irate customers.
• Must be able to access the patient’s residence without assistance.
• Mental alertness to perform the essential functions of position.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, courtesy, and respect for privacy.

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.