Medical Equipment Services Representative

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering and picking up home medical equipment and oxygen. Sets up and demonstrates equipment use for patients and caregivers. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment functionality. Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Coordinates with healthcare teams to support patient needs.

Essential Functions

• Delivers and picks up oxygen and equipment at patients’ homes.

• Performs maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on home equipment per protocols.

• Assesses home safety during equipment setup and demonstrates equipment use to patients/caregivers per physician orders.

• Picks up equipment needing repair for evaluation and assists with inventory control of supplies and equipment.

• Completes daily schedules, assignment sheets, and required documentation in a timely manner.

• Assists with cleaning equipment according to established guidelines.

• Performs simple vehicle maintenance as needed.

• Reports concerns or need for return visits appropriately.

• Performs on-call duties during weekends and holidays.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

2-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Histology Technical Certified, HT American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment; intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures; occasional exposure to working at heights above 4 feet, working in confined spaces, burns, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Family Medical Supply

Shift:

Time Type:

Part time

Address:

707 East Main St.

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky