Driver - Delivery Technician - Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

Our Delivery Technicians positively impact the lives of patients each and every day by delivering medical equipment to them in their home. Delivery Technicians provide excellent customer service by going above and beyond to communicate product information, provide solutions and ensure understanding of relevant details so that patients feel comfortable operating their equipment. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17.64 - $18.86.

• Load and unload medical equipment, oxygen and supplies onto and off of delivery vehicles.
• Deliver medical equipment to homecare patients; including setting up the equipment, instructing patients on the basic use of the equipment and assisting patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.
• Will also pick up medical equipment.
• Ensure patients do not suffer service failures by proactively communicating estimated arrival times with patients and/or family members.
• Complete daily delivery logs, pick‑up and delivery forms, reimbursement documents and vehicle maintenance logs via paper or electronic means (cell phone and/or iPad).
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and daily inspections including the checking of gasoline, oil fluids, tire pressure and brakes.
• Responsible for reporting any issues or malfunctions to leadership.
• Respond to critical situations as appropriate, during regular business hours and on an on‑call basis.
• Comply with all applicable traffic laws and regulatory requirements; including practicing safe driving habits and providing required documents needed for the Driver Qualification File.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements such as physical abuse of any family member, unsafe home environment for care ordered, unsanitary conditions or animals causing such, or insufficient food for children.
• May clean and assist with the repair of equipment.
• May assist with the scheduling of daily deliveries and pickups, ensuring they are organized in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least one‑year related work experience.

• Must possess an active, valid Driver’s License at all times.
• Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program.
• Meet job‑related requirements to comply with F.D.A. and Joint Commissions regulations.

• Patient Focused.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Effective Communication.
• Integrity/Personal Credibility.
• Basic computer skills.
• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic math skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Regularly required to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a handheld device (tablet), telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.

The employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing. This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping. Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents. Strength aspects:
Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with weights ranging from 10lbs – 160lbs, and carry objects for distances ranging from 1ft – 350ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators. Frequently required to push or pull objects weighing from 20lbs – 60lbs, up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors.

Distances pushed or pulled could range from 1‑25ft on average. Frequently required to grip objects with hands, up to 15lbs of force. Frequently required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10lbs of…