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 Delivery Technician delivers, sets up, and picks up durable medical equipment (DME) in patient homes. You will educate patients on basic equipment use and ensure safe operation while providing high‑quality customer service.
Why This Delivery Technician Role Is Different
This role plays a critical part in supporting patient safety, comfort, and independence. At our Portsmouth branch, you’ll join a small, supportive, tight‑knit team where you’re known, valued, and trusted. You’re not just dropping off equipment; you’re providing essential support to patients in their homes.
Key Highlights
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Smaller branch with close teamwork and strong support
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Most techs take their trucks home based on route and schedule
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Clear on‑call expectations with transparent rotation
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Hands‑on role with mechanical and patient‑facing responsibilities
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Stable schedule with flexibility
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Safe Driver Bonus eligible
Schedule
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Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
On‑Call Transparency
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On‑call rotation every other week
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Rotation runs Monday–Sunday
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Paid an on‑call stipend
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Paid from the moment you leave home for a call
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Overtime paid if on-call causes over 40 hours in the week
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Most callouts occur Saturday night and Sunday daytime
Travel Requirements
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Service radius up to 1.5 hours from the branch
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Most technicians take their trucks home unless they are unable
Salary Range
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Pay varies based on experience, skills, and location
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Eligible for Safe Driver Bonus
What You’ll Do
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Safely lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. as part of daily deliveries and setups
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Deliver, set up, and pick up DME and supplies inside patient homes
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Provide clear, compassionate, professional instruction on equipment use
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Offer a high level of customer service and support to patients who may rely on this equipment for life‑sustaining needs
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Load and unload equipment from the delivery vehicle
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Respond to emergency delivery requests when needed
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Complete delivery logs, pickup forms, and vehicle documentation accurately
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Maintain supply components in patient profiles
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Assist with equipment cleaning and minor repairs
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Perform routine vehicle checks
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Support additional duties as assigned
Required
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Ability to lift, carry and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. as part of daily deliveries and set-ups
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High school diploma or equivalent
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No experience required!
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21 years of age or older
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Valid driver’s license
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Completion of Apria’s Driver Training Program
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English reading, writing, and speaking skills
Top Attributes for Success:
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Willingness to learn
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Dependability
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Adaptability
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Strong customer service and bedside manner
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Mechanical aptitude
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Comfort entering patient homes
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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You make a meaningful impact on patients' lives
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Supportive small‑team environment
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Transparent and hands‑on leadership
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Predictable schedule with some flexibility
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Training and development opportunities
Independent work with strong team support
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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