DME Delivery Technician
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Hazard, KY, US
Summary
The technician is responsible for operating company vehicles to deliver, set up, and instruct patients on the safe use of medical equipment. They also perform equipment maintenance, manage inventory, and maintain the cleanliness of the store and vehicles.
Job Description
Overview
The Truck Driver is responsible for operating company vehicles, transporting and delivering materials to and from various designated locations.
Responsibilities
- Operates vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, to transport materials in all types of weather.
- Loads and unloads vehicles using hand truck, dolly, etc.
- Completes driver daily logs, sections of vehicle log sheet and/or trip ticket form.
- Prepares shipping documents as necessary or required.
- Inspects vehicle, reports condition, and arranges for repair and maintenance, safety inspections, and vehicle license as required and approved and complete monthly reports as required.
- Cleans interior and exterior of vehicle including waxing.
- Checks and adds oil, gas, water, air and other such items.
- May maintain equipment inventory records and assist in completing daily DME activity reports. May assist with quarterly Inventory Reports.
- May perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, spark plugs, etc.
- May be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the store.
- Delivers and sets up medical equipment in the client's place of residence and instructs the proper, safe and efficient operation. Advises patient and/or caregiver regarding maintenance and care of medical equipment.
- Picks up, cleans and makes minor repairs to medical equipment.
- Makes monthly equipment/oxygen maintenance assessment visits.
- Assists with store display and pricing of supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Licensure
- Valid driver’s license required.
Additional Requirements
- May be required to travel occasionally to ARH facilities, though travel is not part of a regular schedule.
- Ability to solve basic arithmetic problems and follow written and verbal directions.
- Capable of working effectively both independently and under direct supervision.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work.
- Ability to learn and perform assigned duties and responsibilities within a training period of approximately two (2) weeks to one (1) month.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and dependable performance.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
Founded
1956
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hazard, KENTUCKY