Medical Equipment Technician Jobs in Tennessee
Medical Equipment Technician jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in hospital systems, home health, and biomedical services, with steady demand across entry-level repair technicians to senior field service engineers. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the heaviest hiring, anchored by employers such as HCA Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Medline Industries. The most in-demand specialties include biomedical equipment repair, imaging system maintenance, and home medical equipment delivery and setup. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.
With hundreds of locations across 46 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.
Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.
Patient Service Technician – Local Delivery Driver
Drive with Purpose. Deliver Care. Make a Difference.
Are you looking for a driving job that goes beyond the road? Join Rotech Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Service Technician and become a vital part of our mission to improve lives through home-based medical care. In this role, you’ll deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for patients in your local community—providing hands-on support and education that truly matters.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends)
- Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients’ homes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe use and maintenance of respiratory and home medical equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function and patient safety.
- Complete delivery documentation and patient visit reports accurately and on time.
- Keep your assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service.
- Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on-call rotations.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Rotech?
- Local routes – be home daily while making a difference
- Mission-driven work – help patients live more comfortably and independently
- Comprehensive training – learn how to safely deliver and support medical equipment
Employment is contingent on
- Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
- Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
- Candidates may qualify through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
- Any education requirements mandated by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, licensing requirement, or customer contract.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, preferrred
- Experience with medical equipment, preferred
- One year of related work experience, preferred
- Medical terminology, preferred
- Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
- Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
- Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
- Multi-task along with attention to detail
- Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Email transmission and communication
- Internet navigation and research
- Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
- Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
- Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
- Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
- Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies
- Lift and carry office equipment at times
- Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
- Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
- Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
- Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
- Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
-
Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
- Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
- Annual Recertification
- Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.
With hundreds of locations across 46 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.
Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.
Patient Service Technician – Local Delivery Driver
Drive with Purpose. Deliver Care. Make a Difference.
Are you looking for a driving job that goes beyond the road? Join Rotech Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Service Technician and become a vital part of our mission to improve lives through home-based medical care. In this role, you’ll deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for patients in your local community—providing hands-on support and education that truly matters.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends)
- Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients’ homes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safe use and maintenance of respiratory and home medical equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function and patient safety.
- Complete delivery documentation and patient visit reports accurately and on time.
- Keep your assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service.
- Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on-call rotations.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Rotech?
- Local routes – be home daily while making a difference
- Mission-driven work – help patients live more comfortably and independently
- Comprehensive training – learn how to safely deliver and support medical equipment
Employment is contingent on
- Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
- Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
- Candidates may qualify through a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
- Any education requirements mandated by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, licensing requirement, or customer contract.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, preferrred
- Experience with medical equipment, preferred
- One year of related work experience, preferred
- Medical terminology, preferred
- Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
- Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
- Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
- Multi-task along with attention to detail
- Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Email transmission and communication
- Internet navigation and research
- Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
- Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
- Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
- Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
- Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies
- Lift and carry office equipment at times
- Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
- Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
- Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
- Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
- Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
-
Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
- Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
- Annual Recertification
- Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical equipment technician jobs across Tennessee.
- Associate degree or military training in biomedical technology, electronics, or a related field
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential from AAMI preferred or required
- Hands-on experience servicing patient monitoring, infusion, or imaging equipment
- Valid Tennessee driver's license for field service and home medical equipment routes
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and hospital preventive maintenance documentation
Medical Equipment Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical equipment technician in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee employers require at minimum an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronics, or a related field, or equivalent military training in a technical specialty. Tennessee does not issue a state-specific license for biomedical equipment technicians, but the AAMI Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential is widely treated as the professional standard and gives candidates a clear edge in hiring at hospital systems and healthcare networks across the state.
Which companies hire medical equipment technicians in Tennessee?
Tennessee medical equipment technician roles are posted by Lincare, Rotech Healthcare, and AdaptHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's large hospital networks, home health distributors, and third-party biomedical service companies are consistently among the most active sources of openings across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most medical equipment technician jobs?
Nashville, Kingsport, and Knoxville lead Tennessee for medical equipment technician openings. Nashville's concentration of major hospital systems and healthcare corporate offices drives the bulk of demand, while Memphis adds significant volume through its regional medical centers and distribution networks, and Knoxville contributes through the University of Tennessee Medical Center and surrounding health systems.
Are there remote medical equipment technician jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Most medical equipment technician work is hands-on and requires physical presence at a hospital, clinic, or patient's home. About 0% of medical equipment technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be limited to roles in technical support, equipment sales coordination, or clinical education rather than direct repair and maintenance work.
How can I get hired as a medical equipment technician in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in or completing an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology at a Tennessee community college, such as those offered through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology system, which places graduates directly with hospital and home health employers. Large systems like HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center periodically hire entry-level biomedical technician trainees and repair assistants. Candidates transitioning from military electronics or clinical roles such as surgical technologist or equipment processing technician often move into the field without a formal biomedical degree.
Where can I find and apply to medical equipment technician jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to medical equipment technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the listings that fit your background.
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