What are the responsibilities and job description for the Durable Medical Equipment Tech position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
JOB TITLE: Durable Medical Equipment Tech
JOB CODE: 2255
HOURS: Days; Rotating On-Call
JOB SUMMARY:
The Durable Medical Equipment Tech is responsible for Durable Medical equipment delivery, cleaning, preparation, and inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Missouri Chauffeur driver’s license required.
Work Experience:
Prior experience with in Durable Medical Equipment Technology desired.
Prior healthcare related work experience desirable.
General computer knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Preparation and maintenance, cleaning and repair of home medical equipment to include Oxygen Concentrators, Mobility Aids, client referral intakes, and client follow-up to ensure client satisfaction.
Delivery of home medical equipment to include Oxygen Concentrators, Wheelchairs, and Mobility Aids.
Completion of assigned documentation and assessments in accordance with Hospital and Departmental procedures.
Daily driving, for pickup and delivery, of durable medical equipment.
Department stock maintenance, cleaning and other duties as assigned.
Enters inventory into Brightree.
Regularly assists with front desk duties, including greeting customers, answering telephone, maintaining patient files, and data entry.
In-home O2 equipment setup and patient instruct.
In-home O2 maintenance and troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and
co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works both indoors and outside.
2. Has some direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
3. No unusual exposure to extremes in temperature or noise.
JOB CODE: 2255
HOURS: Days; Rotating On-Call
JOB SUMMARY:
The Durable Medical Equipment Tech is responsible for Durable Medical equipment delivery, cleaning, preparation, and inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Missouri Chauffeur driver’s license required.
Work Experience:
Prior experience with in Durable Medical Equipment Technology desired.
Prior healthcare related work experience desirable.
General computer knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Preparation and maintenance, cleaning and repair of home medical equipment to include Oxygen Concentrators, Mobility Aids, client referral intakes, and client follow-up to ensure client satisfaction.
Delivery of home medical equipment to include Oxygen Concentrators, Wheelchairs, and Mobility Aids.
Completion of assigned documentation and assessments in accordance with Hospital and Departmental procedures.
Daily driving, for pickup and delivery, of durable medical equipment.
Department stock maintenance, cleaning and other duties as assigned.
Enters inventory into Brightree.
Regularly assists with front desk duties, including greeting customers, answering telephone, maintaining patient files, and data entry.
In-home O2 equipment setup and patient instruct.
In-home O2 maintenance and troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and
co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Works both indoors and outside.
2. Has some direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
3. No unusual exposure to extremes in temperature or noise.
