Respiratory Aide - Driver - Medical Equipment Springfield

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Aide I cleans, assembles, delivers, and maintains respiratory supplies and equipment. This role is responsible for ordering and stocking supplies that are non-par level, equipment, and medical gas. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen. Complies with regulatory and governing body requirements, including but not limited to DOT and FDA regulations, related to oxygen and other hazardous material.
• Provides maintenance of and arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries.
• May provide office or warehouse tasks to include labeling storage bins, shelves, or other inventory locations.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
• May setup and remove equipment and supplies.
• Based on setting, may load/unload delivery vehicle, deliver and pick up home medical equipment (HME). May provide patient instruction on the installation and operation of HME equipment. Maintains safe operation of delivery vehicle by complying with organization operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School/GED (required)

Required Licensing &

Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support
  - American Heart Association (preferred)
• Valid driver's license in state of residence (required for DME setting)

Experience:

• Experience working with durable medical equipment (DME) (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Organization
• Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
• Prioritizes work appropriately.
• Basic computer skills
• Troubleshooting
• Creative thinking

Training:

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.