The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team.
The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel. Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to Stericycle waste protocols.
This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.
Key Job Activities:
Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal
Solid waste
RMW
Recycling
Hazardous
Confidential
Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit insuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and insures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic
Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
May or may not perform the following
Perform collection services throughout the hospital
Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner
Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field
Additional specifics about job requirements, project, etc.: Reliable transportation