Waste Handler 16 Hrs Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 3Pm-1130Pm

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Waste Supervisor, the Waste Handler is responsible for collecting, separating, containing, transporting, processing and/or shipping solid waste & regulated medical waste (RMW) in accordance with relevant department and hospital procedures and all regulatory requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, separates, contains, labels and transports solid waste, medical waste & recyclable goods from generation points to specified collection location

• Empties, relines, & cleans solid & medical waste containers according to department procedures

• Ensures that all medical waste is scanned through the radiation monitor and compliant prior to processing or shipping.

• Segregates pathological & chemotherapeutic waste for containment prior to shipping offsite for incineration.

• Monitors available waste compactor capacity; alerting Supervisor to ensure that unit is emptied before reaching full capacity.

• Operates solid waste and soiled laundry chute systems according to department protocol.

• Operates OR waste lift according to department protocol

• Separates, contains, seals, labels, weighs, & stores high-risk infectious (red bag) waste for vendor pickup to be incinerated

• Operates solid waste compactor safely according to department procedure

• Separates recyclables (glass, metal, paper, cardboard, etc.) for pickup. Operates baler according to department procedure for recycling cardboard/plastic

• Secures dysfunctional or unsecured equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor

• Cleans and disinfects medical waste carts and totes. Maintains waste area facility in a clean and orderly condition; sweeps and cleans area at the end of each shift.

• Assures safe working conditions at all times as designated by the SOP; utilizes safety equipment and/or protective equipment as directed (i.e. safety gloves and eye protection), follows defined safety procedures.

• Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary

Qualifications:

• Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written).

• Secondary education (or GED) preferred.

• 3 - 6 months experience preferred.

• Able to understand and apply regulations and codes governing medical waste handling.