Durable Medical Equipment Technician
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Job Location:
Victoria, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hospice of South Texas (HOST) Location: Victoria Texas
Department: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) / Warehouse
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Hospice of South Texas (HOST) is seeking a dependable and service-oriented DME Technician/Driver to support the delivery setup cleaning and maintenance of durable medical equipment for hospice patients. This position plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe timely and functional equipment in both home and facility settings.
The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability mechanical aptitude strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance with hospice regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver set up and retrieve durable medical equipment in patient homes and nursing facilities.
- Communicate effectively with patients families and HOST clinical staff regarding equipment needs.
- Clean disinfect inspect and maintain medical equipment according to agency standards.
- Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain accurate documentation of deliveries and pickups.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal hospice regulations.
- Promote HOSTs mission of Love Comfort Support through professional interactions.
- Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule
- Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Required on-call rotation after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Licensure: Valid Texas Drivers License required.
- Experience: Prior medical equipment experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform equipment cleaning and minor repairs.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage delivery routes efficiently.
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift push pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent stooping kneeling bending and reaching.
- Prolonged sitting and standing.
- Ability to work in warehouse environments with varying temperatures (hot/cold).
- Ability to meet deadlines in occasionally fast-paced or stressful situations.
Work Environment
Combination of warehouse office and field settings. Exposure to uncontrolled warehouse temperatures. Travel to patient homes and healthcare facilities required.
About Hospice of South Texas
Hospice of South Texas provides compassionate patient-centered end-of-life care to individuals and families throughout our community. Our team is dedicated to providing comfort dignity and support during lifes most meaningful moments.
Benefits
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Mission-driven culture
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Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- caterpillar
- Computer Operation
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
VICTORIA 361.572.4300 HALLETTSVILLE 361.798.2077 WHO WE ARE Every day we deliver heartfelt care and comfort to those struggling with serious illness. We enable people to regain who they are beyond their illness by helping control symptoms, providing practical support and empowe ... View more
