Home Medical Equipment HME Technician
Core
Deliver, set up, and instruct patients and caregivers on the safe use of home medical equipment including oxygen, NPWT, and enteral systems.
Role type
Home Medical Equipment (HME) Technician
Builds
Home care services for patients requiring medical equipment
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment delivery and setup, Patient education and instruction, Equipment maintenance and cleaning, Regulatory compliance documentation, Vehicle inspection and route management, Emergency response
Preferred skills
Equipment repair knowledge, Local area familiarity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver and set up medical equipment; Provide hands-on instruction to patients/caregivers; Respond to emergency service calls; Perform cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance; Maintain accurate equipment and patient records; Conduct daily vehicle inspections.