How to hire a durable medical equipment technician

How to hire a durable medical equipment technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step durable medical equipment technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a durable medical equipment technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new durable medical equipment technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the durable medical equipment technician you need to hire. Certain durable medical equipment technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A durable medical equipment technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, durable medical equipment technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of durable medical equipment technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Durable Medical Equipment Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Durable Medical Equipment Technician		$13-23
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Delivery Technician	Delivery Technicians are logistics personnel who ensure the safe delivery of the company's products. They usually handle products that require special assistance or assembly... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Durable Medical Equipment
   • Patients
   • DOT
   • Wheel Chair
   • Scooters
   • Walkers
   • Liquid Oxygen
   • Customer Relations
   • Pickup
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Patient Care
   • Medical Billing
   • Respiratory Equipment
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Ensure proper transfer and disposition of medical record to the VA in CHCS are accomplished according to establish policies and procedures.
   • Provide product training with patients and caretaker staff utilizing manufacturers recommendations.
   • Provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians and insurance representatives.
   • Direct personnel in the implementation of OSHA regulations and inform them of any changes in microbiological control processes for effective sterilization.
   • Update inventory and customer database information.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your durable medical equipment technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A durable medical equipment technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, durable medical equipment technicians' average salary in tennessee is 41% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level durable medical equipment technicians 43% less than senior-level durable medical equipment technicians.
   • Certifications. A durable medical equipment technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a durable medical equipment technician's salary.

   Average durable medical equipment technician salary

   $37,465yearly

   $18.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level durable medical equipment technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a durable medical equipment technician job description

   A job description for a durable medical equipment technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a durable medical equipment technician job description:

   Durable medical equipment technician job description example

   *\*\*\* $500 sign on bonus ($250 first check, $250 after 90 days).\*\*\* This is for our Birmingham location.*
   
   DME Express is having tremendous growth and currently in need of the best drivers/technicians to deliver and pick up medical equipment such as Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds and Oxygen to Hospice Patients. DME Express is a medical supply company dedicated to delivering the best service and equipment to the Hospice field. We are growing because of our shared commitment to service excellence, passion and uncompromising desire to serve this industry. The average pay for this position varies upon experience, but no experience is required for this position. We will train the right candidates.
   Job Description
   
   * Determines or obtains best daily route, assemble, deliver all needed equipment and educate patient and family on how to properly use equipment
   * Enforces all DOT and FDA regulations as they pertain to Oxygen and DME for the service center they are responsible for
   * Ensures stock levels are appropriate and cleanliness in warehouse and delivery vehicle is up to highest standards
   * Ensures that all Medical Equipment Technicians are adhering to company and accreditation standards
   * Provides patient/client orientation and instructions on the proper use of equipment when applicable
   * Works with patients/clients to solve a variety of problems, thereby acting as a company field representative
   * Completes delivery and pickup process through app promptly and accurately
   * Assists in cleaning, disinfecting and minor repair of said equipment
   * Performs daily preventive maintenance, as required, on assigned vehicle
   * Maintains a neat, clean personal appearance
   * Promotes teamwork among co-workers that includes assisting fellow drivers, as needed
   * May be required to work Saturday/Sundays on a predetermined, rotating schedule
   * Takes "on call" time on a predetermined, rotating basis during week and weekends
   * Performs warehouse and office maintenance tasks as required
   * Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when working with clients
   * Markets the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.
   
   Requirements
   
   * Must have positive attitude at all times
   * We are a 24/7 operations, with predetermined rotating on call schedule
   * Accepts other duties and activities as assigned
   * Must have a clean driving record
   * Must be able to lift 75 pounds on a daily basis
   * Must pass drug screen (drug test is required)
   
   COVID Precautions: Personal Protective Equipment is provided and required; temperature screenings, social distancing guidelines in place; sanitizing and disinfecting of all equipment and vehicles
   Benefits: A vehicle and a cell phone are provided for use (Vehicle is allowed to go home with technician). Competitive benefits package and competitive salary (Based on experience).
   If you are the best of the best in both character and work ethic, determined to succeed with a dynamic organization that is having tremendous growth plus meeting the above requirements apply today.
   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   * 401(k)
   * Dental insurance
   * Health insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Vision insurance
   Schedule:
   * 8 hour shift
   * Monday to Friday
   * Weekend availability
   Supplemental pay types:
   * Signing bonus
   
   Experience:
   * Heavy lifting: 1 year (Required)
   * Driving: 1 year (Required)
   * Delivery driver experience: 1 year (Preferred)
   
   License/Certification:
   * Driver's License (Required)
   
   Work Location: On the road

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5. Post your job

   To find the right durable medical equipment technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with durable medical equipment technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit durable medical equipment technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your durable medical equipment technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality durable medical equipment technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting durable medical equipment technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new durable medical equipment technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect durable medical equipment technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new durable medical equipment technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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