At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.
With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.
If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.
About the Role
The Patient Service Technician delivers, sets up, and picks up durable medical equipment, oxygen, infusion equipment, and medical supplies for homecare patients. You will educate patients on the basic use of their equipment, assist with equipment-related questions, and provide compassionate, professional service in patients’ homes.
Why This Patient Service Technician Role Is Different
This role directly supports patients’ safety, comfort, and independence at home. You will do more than deliver equipment—you will ensure that patients and caregivers understand how to use essential medical equipment safely and confidently.
Key Highlights
- Hands-on delivery and patient-facing position
- Combination of driving, equipment setup, and customer service
- Independent daily route management
- Opportunity to help patients receiving care at home
- Emergency and on-call delivery responsibilities as needed
- Training through Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program
Schedule
- First Shift: Approximately 8:30/9:00 AM–5:00/5:30 PM
- Second Shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 midnight
- Multiple shifts are available based on operational needs
On-Call Expectations
- Must be available to participate in the evening on-call rotation
- On-call coverage is required approximately four weeks per year
- Must respond to emergency delivery requests during assigned on-call periods
Travel Requirements
- Daily travel in a company vehicle to patient homes and other service locations
- Must safely drive during the day and at night in varying weather and traffic conditions
- Occasional travel by automobile or plane may be required
Salary Range
- $19.60–$22.00 per hour
- Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, and location
What You’ll Do
- Deliver, set up, and pick up medical equipment and supplies from patients’ homes
- Teach patients and caregivers the basic use of equipment
- Help patients troubleshoot basic equipment-use concerns
- Schedule and organize daily deliveries and pickups by geographic territory
- Load and unload durable medical equipment, infusion equipment, oxygen, and medical supplies
- Complete delivery logs, pickup and delivery forms, reimbursement documents, and vehicle maintenance records
- Follow applicable DOT, FDA, Joint Commission, hazardous-material, vehicle-inspection, and maintenance requirements
- Report unsafe or unsanitary conditions identified in patients’ homes
- Maintain daily vehicle inspection, maintenance, and incident reports
- Perform routine vehicle checks, including fuel, oil, fluids, tire pressure, and brakes
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor
- Clean equipment and assist with minor equipment repairs when needed
- Use hand tools, material-handling equipment, carrying devices, and appropriate personal protective equipment
- Respond to emergency deliveries and participate in on-call coverage as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
- At least one year of related work experience
- Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire
- Minimum of three years of driving history
- Valid driver’s license
- Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program
- Ability to meet applicable DOT, FDA, and Joint Commission requirements
- Basic computer and math skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and at night
- Ability to complete accurate delivery, patient-service, and vehicle documentation
- Ability to work in patient homes and adapt to different environmental conditions
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift equipment weighing between 10 and 160 pounds from varying heights
- Carry equipment distances of up to approximately 350 feet, including on stairs or in elevators
- Push or pull objects weighing between 20 and 60 pounds using carts or dollies
- Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat
- Frequently climb stairs and step in and out of company vehicles
- Occasionally climb ladders up to 10 feet
- Safely work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, lighting, weather, and traffic conditions
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow precautions when handling oxygen, cryogenic fluids, cleaning agents, or other regulated materials
Top Attributes for Success
- Compassion and empathy for patients
- Dependability and personal accountability
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Organization and route-planning ability
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Attention to safety and regulatory requirements
- Mechanical aptitude
- Comfort working independently and entering patient homes
- Accurate documentation and basic computer proficiency
- Flexibility to respond to changing patient and delivery needs
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives at home
- Help patients use essential medical equipment safely and confidently
- Perform independent work while remaining part of a healthcare support team
- Build valuable experience in healthcare delivery, equipment setup, and patient service
- Receive job-specific driver and safety training
- Work in a hands-on position with varied daily responsibilities
Teammate Benefits
As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.
Our benefits program includes:
Paid time off plan
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic life insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Teammate Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Domestic partner benefits
Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.
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