Fitzsimmons Hospital Services is an independently owned and operated company that supplies essential durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, commodes, and respiratory equipment to hospitals and facilities for over 90 years. We are currently seeking a Delivery Technician is responsible for the safe and prompt delivery and pick up of critical care durable medical equipment medical facilities within the Wheeling, IL territory.
Normal business hours of operations are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. This position has a mandatory paid on-call rotations that includes scheduled nights, weekends, and occasional holiday deliveries for a considerable commissions structure.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for processing each order completely and accurately; picking of specific medical equipment and quantities as ordered by the customer.
- Successful order inventory notation, verification of order lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on any circuits or kits.
- Securing equipment and all accessories for orders in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, then successively moving the equipment to or from the customer’s specified location.
- Expected to complete routes in an efficient, timely and safe manner.
- Expected to complete on-line and manual documentation for all routes and orders accurately and promptly.
- Responsible for loading and unloading of equipment into company vehicles as needed.
- Assists with daily vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are kept clean and well maintained.
- Ensure that patient ready equipment and order processing areas are kept clean and organized.
- Ensures the completeness, accuracy and legibility of delivery and pickup documentation.
- Promotes teamwork among co-workers which includes assisting in other areas of the operations as necessary which includes processing of returned rental equipment when needed.
- Demonstrates courtesy and patience when dealing with co-workers as well as customer staff.
- Assist with inventory counts and accessory kit building when necessary.
- Participate in the distribution on-call, after-hours rotation, and expected to work overtime with short notice.
- Communicates promptly to operations manager, facility contacts, and customer service department in a timely manner to ensure prompt delivery updates are given in timely fashion.
- Shows respect and promotes excellent customer service skills for our customers and vendors.
- Participates in all equipment cleaning and disinfection processes as defined by management.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years Non-CDL delivery driving experience, durable medical equipment experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Current valid driver license.
- Satisfactory completion of background check, DOT physical and drug screening.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certificate required for driving a company vehicle throughout employment.
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds regularly for loading and unloading medical equipment and supplies into company vehicles.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be insurable on the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Safe techniques should be employed in all aspects of the job and the workplace.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel promptly
- Strong attention to detail, ability to maintain focus with intermittent distractions
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Professionalism and mature sense of accountability
- Ability to read maps, utilize GPS applications, and determine best possible driving routes
Benefits
- Full Time with Competitive Salary & Commissions
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance with multiple UHC plan options
- HSA account with Employer Contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life & Long-term disability insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Company provided vehicle and mobile device
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
As a 1A healthcare provider, Fitzsimmons has encouraged all staff to obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination. Fitzsimmons follows all Health Department, CDC and OSHA COVID-19 pandemic requirements that include PPE and mandatory mask use.
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment screening and background check?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- non-CDL delivery driving: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road