Durable Medical Equipment Technician

Maintain familiarity with most durable medical equipment. Perform public relations functions, market durable medical equipment and specialty equipment and will need to understand the operation and therapeutic value of durable medical and related DME. Responsible for the management of Rehab inventory, including but not limited to, ordering, receiving and maintenance of equipment. Work closely with rehabilitation and physical therapists to meet patient needs and conduct assessments and provide service associated with clinical recommendations. Provide set up, maintenance and repair services associated with the provision of rehab equipment. Responsible for receiving incoming freight, including but not limited to, pricing, stocking, coding invoices and entering product into inventory software. Work at the direction of the Rehab Specialist and/or Inventory Supervisor.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Must have current CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with and knowledge of durable medical equipment, wheelchair classifications and groups, patient lifting devices and ramps preferred.
• Possess knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines with respect to mobility devices preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in a field associated with physiology and human anatomy as it relates to rehabilitation and mobility products preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes and frequent interruptions required.
• Ability to interact effectively, professionally with the public and perform public relations tasks.
• Possess strong organization and attention to detail skills.
• Possess strong verbal communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Ability to use current computer software including excel, word and other operating systems required.

 Job Duties:

• *Answer telephones, assist walk in customers, follow up on sales and service of DME.
• *Perform basic wheelchair seating and other rehab product assessments. Provide rehab equipment services resulting from the assessment and referral process.
• *Conduct rehab equipment inventory management to include ordering, receiving and maintenance of rental fleets.
• *Perform wheelchair and other rehab product repairs and maintenance. Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• *Provide in-service staff and referral sources. Pull and stage outside clinic orders.
• *Deliver and set-up durable medical equipment.
• *Educate patients on the proper use and cleaning of durable medical equipment.
• *Complete necessary paperwork for insurance reimbursement and recording of sales.
• *Keep current on all computer programs and educate others of changes
• *Maintain a clean and working vehicle at all times. Maintain, clean and organize warehouse as needed.
• *Receive, price and stock incoming freight. Process and code invoices.
• *Create Purchase Orders or Transactions and enter items into the inventory software.

*Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work as scheduled by department leadership.

Work Environment:

Drive company vehicle in all weather conditions and to customer’s homes and healthcare facilities on state highways and rural roads. Work area in office is well lighted and ventilated.  Exposed to changes in temperature and humidity. Potential exposures to noise, vibration, solvents, communicable diseases, body fluids, blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.  Hazardous materials inventory and MSDS available. Wears protective personal equipment as required. Able to work in stressful and demanding environment. May travel for in-services or education.  Lifts objects from 35 pounds to 160 pounds. Subject to frequent interruptions. Sits, stands and walks intermittently during the workday. Deals with public, personnel and customers under all circumstances.

Shift:

Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Primarily days – Monday through Saturday (weekend & night on-call rotation).

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.