Driver - Clinical Service Technician

Company: Apria Health Care
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Driver - Clinical Service Technician


Job Summary
With over 300 locations across the US, Apria Healthcare s mission is to improve the quality of life for our 1.8 million patients at home by providing home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help them sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer. Additional information can be found at www.apria.com


JOB SUMMARY

Clinical Service Technicians (CSTs) 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 (e.g., respiratory supplies, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, wheelchairs, etc.) in their homes and care facilities. CSTs must have and maintain a valid commercial driver license (CDL) with hazardous materials endorsement.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up and deliver medical equipment 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 medical equipment and oxygen.
  
• Operate both non-commercial (
  Perform daily vehicle inspections and check for gasoline, oil and fluid levels, tire pressure, and brakes.
  
• May help guide and train less experienced Technicians.
  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 3 years of related experience is required.
  
  
  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
  

  
  Valid Commercial Driver s License with Hazardous Materials endorsement
  
  
  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

  
  English (reading, writing, verbal)
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses.
  
  Benefits
  Comprehensive benefits package offered for eligible employees:
  

  Competitive salary
  Medical, Dental and Vision
  Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts
  Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
  Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
  401K Savings Plan (available immediately)
  Educational Assistance
  Employee Referral Reward Program
  Employee Discount Programs
  Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)
  We recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for Veterans Day
  Career Advancement/ Development Opportunities
  
  
  Compensation
  

  Compensation is commensurate with experience
  Annual compensation is based on a 40 hour week
  
  
  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
  
  Qualified Candidates, please click apply below andcomplete the online application that follows.This will only take 5 minutes and can be completed on both your computer or mobile device.

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