Technician / Driver - DME

Company: Lincare
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: August 28, 2020

Job Description:

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 Responsibilities:* Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setup* Instruct patients in the safe and proper use of equipment* Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by the patient base and Lincare 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 a clean and orderly manner* Make daily inspections and complete the proper paperwork* Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule* Clean rental equipment, when returned to the center, in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures* Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area* Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing* Follow Lincare 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#DDQualifications:* Must be 21 years of age* must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills* Must maintain a valid D/L for the appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed* must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds

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