Apria Healthcare Houston , TX 77020
Posted 2 months ago
Job Summary
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Apria Healthcare's mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.
JOB SUMMARY
Delivery Technicians (DTs) at Apria improve the quality of life for our patients at home by delivering, setting up, and instructing patients on the use of medical equipment in their homes and care facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pick up and deliver medical equipment (e.g., respiratory supplies, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, wheelchairs, etc.) and oxygen to patients in their homes.
Assemble, set up, inspect and test equipment, and instruct patients and caregivers on basic operation and maintenance, in accordance with state licensing limitations.
Complete paperwork relating to deliveries, pick-ups, testing and equipment checks, repairs, vehicle inspections, etc.
Load and unload company vehicles with equipment and oxygen.
Operate non-commercial vehicles (<10,000lbs gvw="" and="" carrying="" a="" combination="" of="" oxygen="" less="" than="" 1,001="" lbs)="" carrying="" medical="" equipment="" and="" oxygen.="">10,000lbs>
Perform daily vehicle inspections and check for gasoline, oil and fluid levels, tire pressure, and brakes.
May be required to clean, disinfect and assist with equipment repairs.
May be required to work after-hours and on an on-call basis.
Successfully complete all required safe driving programs, abide by applicable motor vehicle laws and ordinances, and demonstrate safe driving practices at all times throughout employment.
Maintain valid licenses and endorsements required for the position.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
At least 1 year of related experience is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Communication proficiency
Problem solving/analysis
Team player
Responsive and flexible
Excellent vehicle operation skills and safe driving behavior
Compassionate and patient-centered
Language Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs, including up and down stairs
Frequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs - 60 lbs, including up and down stairs
Frequent sitting/standing/bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling/rotating/twisting
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Manual dexterity
Ability to communicate well with others
The physical demands described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apria Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet
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