Medical Delivery Driver
Lincare
Summary
This employee performs equipment setups, specifically concentrators, durable medical equipment, etc. in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This equipment is placed in apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas where people with respiratory problems are treated.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setup
- Instruct patient in the safe and proper use of equipment
- Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and routing system
- Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van mounted tank
- Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center
- For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
- Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
- Maintain company vehicle in clean and orderly manner
- Make daily inspections and complete proper paperwork
- Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
- Clean rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
- Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
- Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
- Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
- Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
- Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
- May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism
Qualifications
- Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
- Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
Education and Experience
- Minimum of one-year experience in home health care field as service representative or equivalent position
Physical Demands
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds.
Requirements
- Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
- Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
- Minimum of one-year experience in home health care field as service representative or equivalent position
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds
Company overview
Lincare Holdings Inc. is a leading respiratory healthcare company and the largest distributor of home respiratory care equipment in the United States. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company serves approximately 1.8 million patients nationwide through its extensive network of over 700 locations across 48 states. As a subsidiary of Linde plc, Lincare specializes in providing comprehensive home respiratory therapy services and durable medical equipment, including oxygen therapy systems, nebulizers, sleep apnea products, ventilators, enteral therapy, and mobility aids. The company employs approximately 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,300 licensed clinicians who deliver personalized care directly to patients' homes. Lincare operates through a family of businesses that offer specialized services ranging from pediatric respiratory care to digital communication devices for patients with disabilities. With a strong focus on patient education and relationship-building, Lincare has established itself as a trusted provider in the home healthcare industry, transforming how respiratory care is delivered to improve patients' quality of life and overall well-being.