medical equipment delivery driver - Chattanooga, TN , USA, United States - The Staffing Resource Group Inc

Description

Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.

Title: Medical Equipment Delivery Driver
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $ /hr.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Employment Type: Project - length of time TBD - potential permanent position

Job Summary
In this position, you are responsible for delivery and set-up of equipment at the delivery address. Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered item.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to company policies and procedures in regard to using personnel protective safety equipment and services
• Assists in resolving customer equipment problems under emergency conditions
• Assists with implementation of quality improvement programs to meet company and JCAHO standards
• Assumes on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy
• Communicates to supervisor any vehicle problems or conditions which would otherwise compromise the vehicle s safe operations
• Completes shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials in accordance to company policy and procedures
• Completes written patient visit reports following setup and follow-up visits per company policy
• Delivers and educates patients on the safe use and maintenance of respiratory and HME equipment in the home or office setting
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company, and all applicable governmental regulations
• Develops basic reimbursement knowledge, completely documents all information
• Develops technical knowledge, as appropriate, of the HME or respiratory products
• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
• Maintains delivery activity database
• Maintains home oxygen systems in patients homes per company policy
• Manages territory to reach service goals and delivers equipment and oxygen as required in accordance with industry standards and applicable federal, state and local governmental regulations
• Prepares and maintains written company records to include invoices, work orders, manifests and logs
• Processes all orders and required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
• Reports equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel via company vehicle required to patient s homes for set-ups and recurring delivery

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen
• Valid driver s license in state of residence with a clean driving record

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Experience with medical equipment, preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred
• Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem-solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking, and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
• Required to comply with company Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
  • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
  • Annual Recertification
  • Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

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