Waste Compliance Manager

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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Waste Compliance Manager today with Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

SCHEDULE:  Monday - Friday, Full-Time Day shift with flexible on start and end time based on business needs 

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Waste Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, auditing and monitoring a comprehensive medical and hazardous waste program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Will follow all guidelines of standard operating procedures that serve as the foundation for regulatory waste compliance and aid in control of infection risks and other hazards.
• Responsible to implement the Hazardous Materials and Hazardous and Medical Waste Management plan at designated facility or market, including identifying and addressing potential compliance deficiencies; ensuing permits, licenses, manifest, and safety data sheets are up to date with laws and regulations; and, initiating emergency response to waste-related incidents.
• Manages compliance with medical and hazardous waste permitting and registration requirements, such as obtaining, renewing, and complying with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and Department of Health permits and hazardous waste generator registrations.
• Exercises discretion and communicates with government agencies regarding medical and hazardous waste management matters, and prepares necessary filings and submittals, such as the Medical Waste Management Plan required under the NCDEQ and Department of Health.
• Ensures corrective and preventive actions are taken to address non-conformance issues.
• Establishes formal written programs on emergency preparedness and prevention, contingency plans, waste minimization, and facility colleague training.
• Prepares and submits a biannual hazardous waste report if the specific facility is a large quantity generator of hazardous waste.
• Advises the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee regarding hazardous material and waste issues that may necessitate changes to policies, orientation or education, or purchase of equipment.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field Preferred
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Waste Compliance Coordination. Preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. Preferred

Licenses, Certifications & Training

• Medical Waste Management Certification Preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 hour Certification Preferred
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Certification Preferred 

Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Waste Compliance Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.