Also called: DME Delivery Tech, Respiratory Equipment Tech
Delivers and sets up hospital beds, oxygen, wheelchairs, and CPAP machines in patients' homes.
Loads the van, drives to a patient's home, sets up an oxygen concentrator, teaches the family how to use it, and fixes a power wheelchair that won't turn.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma and driver's license; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average. Grows as more care moves into the home.
Low risk for 10 years. Routing apps plan the day; setting up oxygen and beds in homes and teaching families stays hands-on.
Age 21+. One way to start: Apply to home medical equipment companies; they want a clean driving record
Classes: Auto or electronics CTE, Health, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9062.
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