HME Driver

The Home Medical Equipment (HME) Delivery Driver is an entry-level position responsible for driving a box truck, delivering and picking up medical equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while working independently in a fast‑paced team environment.

• Equipment Operation – deliver, set‑up, service and pick‑up medical equipment and related supplies to/from patients’ residences and skilled facilities.
• Provide instruction and education to patients/caregivers on operation, cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Confirm patient understanding through return demonstration.
• Transport, handle and route medical equipment in accordance with VITAS Healthcare policies and infection‑control procedures.
• Represent VITAS Healthcare professionally at all times.
• Adhere to federal, state, local and professional guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information as required.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and non‑scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Train MST staff on high‑flow therapy, Bi‑PAP therapy and enteral pumps.
• Complete performance safety checks on equipment at the time of delivery.
• Participate in safety and patient assessments related to equipment within the IDT care plan.
• Track equipment accurately using computer systems.
• Provide initial general training to newly hired MST.
• Clean and disinfect equipment as required.

• Clean, disinfect, test and repair medical equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Receive, identify and label medical equipment.
• Maintain proper storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate inventory levels and communicate with HME staff.
• Maintain oxygen refill files.
• Perform overall warehouse cleaning and maintenance.

• Practice proper body mechanics during transport, lifting and set‑up of equipment.
• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Wear safety‑toed shoes provided by VITAS Healthcare.

• Operate vehicles in accordance with VITAS Healthcare policies and OSHA, NFPA, FDA and DOT regulations.
• Drive safely, responsibly and defensively.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and service records.
• Load and unload equipment safely to prevent damage or injury.

• Present equipment education clearly to patients/families.
• Report equipment or patient issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with VITAS Healthcare policies.
• Assist less experienced drivers by providing guidance and counseling.

• Attend and participate in company meetings and committees.
• Complete all required training during the first year of employment as outlined in the career pathway.

• Perform on‑call work as required.
• Maintain positive work relations with staff.
• Provide internal training on home medical equipment to HME staff.
• Demonstrate courteous behavior and responsiveness to patients, families and the public.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Adhere to all VITAS Healthcare policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with operation and repair of durable medical equipment preferred.
• Current driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds when required.
• Highly organized.
• Strong administrative skills.
• PC competent.
• Able to work with hand‑held scanning device.
• Work unsupervised in the field, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

• Satisfactorily complete job‑related competencies.

The HME Delivery Driver reports to the HME/Operations Manager.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care