Lead Medical Equipment Technician
Company: AdaptHealth, LLC
Role summary
Lead Medical Equipment Technician is a role at AdaptHealth, LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Lead Medical Equipment Technician
- Company
- AdaptHealth, LLC
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
Looking for a dedicated Lead Medical Equipment Technician with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for patient care? This role offers a great opportunity to use your technical skills to make a real difference, with competitive pay and room for professional advancement within a supportive team environment. No degree is required, just a solid understanding of medical equipment.
Job description
Description
AdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today!
About AdaptHealth
At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment and related services that empower patients to live their best lives – beyond the hospital and at home.
With supporting locations across the nation, AdaptHealth is the vital link in the healthcare ecosystem that bridges the gap between patients, providers, and high-quality, compassionate care.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to explore a career with AdaptHealth.
The Adapt Difference
Commitment to Our People – Support, Development, and Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation and Incentives
Comprehensive Total Rewards & Benefits
Industry-Leading Care & Innovation
Responsible Environmental Stewardship
Position Summary:
The Lead, Medical Equipment Technician is responsible for ensuring safe delivery, providing setup, and education in
usage of home medical equipment for our customers. Setup is done in their home, long-term care setting, clinic or any
location deemed necessary to service patients. A Lead, Medical Equipment Technician demonstrates advanced or
expert knowledge, skills, and abilities as a Medical Equipment Technician (MET).
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
Manages territory to reach service goals and deliver equipment including oxygen as required in accordance with
industry standards.
Educates customers in proper use and care of respiratory and HME equipment in a home setting.
Completes written patient visit reports following setup and follow-up visits as required.
Assists with customer equipment problems under emergency conditions.
Processes all orders in a timely, accurate manner.
Promotes services and products to referral sources in the community as appropriate.
Develops basic reimbursement knowledge and completely documents all information necessary to ensure
reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products, and services.
Assists with implementation of quality improvement program to meet company policies.
Maintains home oxygen systems through regularly scheduled visits to customers.
Assumes on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
Safely drives and maintains company vehicle.
Performs patient assessment and re-assessment for patient care.
Performs routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs on equipment as required in accordance with company policies.
Reports equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Retains knowledge of and consistently adheres to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
Cleans equipment when assigned by supervisor or if down time allows, following the Branch Maintenance and
Cleaning Guidelines.
Leads special projects or assignments and delegates responsibilities to others.
Mentors other within the department.
Trains new employees.
Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
Demonstrates “lean thinking” for process improvement (e.g. eliminating waste in processes).
Develops and maintains working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations.
Maintains patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competency, Skills and Abilities:
Problem solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to clean, test and repair home medical equipment
Ability to identify safety hazards and take the necessary precautions
Accurately receive, stock, retrieve and load equipment and supplies
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks
Independent decision making
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of datathrough systems as well as system interaction
Effective at developing relationships
Conflict resolution skills
Team leadership skills
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalency
Three (3) years of related experience required, preferably in the HME delivery industry
Military, delivery driver with sales component or health care technician experience would be considered related
experience
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 85 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 pounds
Must be able to stretch, bend, stoop and crouch and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment and supplies
Subject to long periods of sitting and driving
Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall work activities and work levels fluctuate
May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings
May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially infectious pathogen
May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community
Must be able to drive independently and travel as needed
May be exposed to angry or irate customers
Steel-toed shoes are always required
Must be able to access the patient’s residence without assistance
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers with the ability to demonstrate
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