Details
Posted: 07-Jun-22
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Salary: Open
Categories:
Nursing Support
Primary City/State:
Peoria, Arizona
Department Name:
HME West Location
Work Shift:
Evening
Job Category:
Clinical Care
A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.??
Banner Home Medical Equipment is one of the top providers in Maricopa County and Pima County market in Arizona, and Weld/Larimer counties in Northern Colorado. We provide respiratory, sleep, ventilation, and other high-acuity respiratory services. Additional products and services that we provide include but are not limited to:?? Photo Therapy, Negative Wound Pressure Therapy, Orthotic and Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment, Enteral Nutrition, Ostomy, and Wound Care Supplies.?? We service over 100,000 customers each year and anticipate additional growth in the coming year.?? We are accredited by The Compliance Team (TCT) and have consistently achieved three-year certifications for all lines of service. in addition to achieving TCT certifications, we are also recognized by The Compliance Team as an exemplary provider!?? Join a fast-growing post-acute services agency in AZ??
As the Home Medical Equipment Technician, you will be assisting post-acute patients by teaching them about the safe and proper use of the medical equipment in their own home setting.?? You will enjoy an autonomous and outdoor work environment.?? You will be provided with a company cell phone and will be utilizing Banner trucks to deliver home medical equipment.????This is a full -time position. Must have a clean driving record to be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.??
Ranked in the top 25 percent of all home care agencies in the United States, Banner Home Care is the largest nonprofit, free-standing home care agency in Arizona. We provide intermittent health care for patients of all ages in the comfort of their home. Our home care team is experienced, compassionate and professional, and the results prove that Banner Home Care measures better than the national and Arizona average in almost all Medicare Quality Compare patient satisfaction results. Banner Hospice have been providing comfort care for the past 10 years in the Phoenix Metro area. The goal is to support quality of life, honor the wishes of patients, maintain the dignity of the individual and support the family through their grieving process. Inpatient Home care is also available for respite care and symptom management. The Banner Hospice Team can provide comfort to the patient and family by alleviating symptoms, by providing meaningful help and by creating an environment to develop lasting final memories.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides service to Home Care patients through delivery, assembly, and instruction on safe use, follow-up visits, and on-call trouble shooting of home medical equipment. Completes daily logging, documentation, and follow-up on medical equipment and patients following all company policies and regulatory requirements. Participates in cleaning, testing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of medical equipment following manufacture guidelines and company policy.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Loads, delivers, sets up and provides operational instructions, education and troubleshooting material with patient/caregiver on use of home medical equipment including but not limited to Oxygen, Pediatric oxygen, NPWT, Enteral, and bedroom/bathroom medical equipment and associated supplies, in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements. May also assist with internal and external loan closet replenishment.
2. Completes required documentation associated with equipment pick-ups and equipment delivery, set up, instruction and education of products in accordance with company policy, state and federal regulatory requirements.
3. Responds to emergency delivery calls on a regular basis and participates in the on call troubleshooting and delivery rotation.
4. Clean and disinfect medical equipment. Inspects tests and performs equipment preventive maintenance to ensure proper operating condition according to manufacturer's guidelines and company policy.
5. Completes annual competencies of all products to ensure knowledge of current standards.
6. Helps to ensures delivery vehicle is in proper working condition by use of daily vehicle inspection. Maintains accurate daily vehicle inspection, inventory and route logs.
7. May have responsibility for operation and maintenance of the oxygen cylinder transfill station and warehouse functions.
8. Works independently on-site with patients and family members. Prioritizes work to balance patient satisfaction and company resources. Internal customers include staff, physicians and patients. External customers include vendors, physician office staff and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Must possess a valid driver???s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. In some locations, CDL with appropriate Hazardous Materials certification may be required.
One year of experience in hospital, home care, HME, transportation or other healthcare related setting. Must demonstrate excellent face-to-face customer service. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Ability to keep detailed records regarding equipment and medical records. Ability to communicate effectively. Able to prioritize and organize daily work according to patient needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in equipment maintenance and repair and knowledge of local delivery area is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
