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Reg. Waste Coord, Env. Serv.

Reg. Waste Coord, Env. Serv.

Orlando HealthOrlando, FL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Location : Downtown Orlando - Orlando Regional Medical Service

Division : Housekeeping & Environmental Services

Environmental Services Department at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

The Environmental Services (EVS) department at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) plays a key role in delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. ORMC is the state's only Level I Trauma Center, requiring precision, responsiveness, and collaboration from every department. The EVS team maintains a clean, safe, and healing environment with a focus on infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and service excellence, supporting 24 / 7 hospital operations in a high-acuity setting.

Position Summary

The Regulated Waste Coordinator is responsible for preparing hazardous wastes, universal wastes, and chemical wastes for shipment to disposal facilities. This includes proper packaging, labeling, placarding, and preparation of manifests / shipping documents in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with standards and regulations.

Why Orlando Health?

Benefits and programs include :

  • Education

Preferred Education Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Online High School, English Language Learning, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

  • Health

    • Medical, Prescription Drug Plan, Free Virtual Visits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dental Plans, and Vision Plans

  • Retirement

    • Up to 5% employer matching contributions, 100% vesting after three years of service with 1,000 hours or more

  • Well-Being

    • TELUS Health, Active and Fit, Real Appeal Weight Loss Program, PerkSpot discounts, Team Member Pantry, Pet Therapy, Respite Rooms, Grab and Go Meals

  • Life Insurance

    • Basic Life and AD&D, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Life

  • Time Away

    • PTO, four weeks paid parental leave, Leave of Absence, Extended Leave Plan, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability

  • Family / Pets

    • Fertility Benefits, Adoption Assistance, up to 10 days / year for Back-up Child / Elder / Pet Care, Virtual Tutoring, OH Way Scholarship, Pet Insurance

  • Voluntary

    • Auto Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance

    100% PAID Tuition, as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions

  • Maintains complete, accurate, and organized documentation records (manifests, return manifests, shipping documents) for all site hazardous, universal, and chemical waste shipments.
  • Prepares Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports to meet requirements for submission to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
  • Supports route service for pick-up of hazardous, universal, and chemical wastes from site satellite accumulation areas and transports to site central accumulation area.
  • Consolidates wastes to minimize number of containers requiring disposal, including segregation by type and compatibility, and handling of solids and partial containers.
  • Coordinates site hazardous waste shipping schedules with contract service provider to ensure storage time limits and / or storage capacity limits are not exceeded.
  • Responds to site requests for unscheduled service needs and coordinates timely responses to prevent disruption of site operations.
  • Identifies unknown waste types by field tests, SDS research, and / or laboratory analysis.
  • Identifies waste profiles required for disposal facility acceptance of waste shipments.
  • Coordinates weekly site central accumulation area inspections and maintains records of completion date, conditions observed, number of waste containers, and corrective actions.
  • Completes all required forms and reports on time.
  • Knowledge of medical and hazardous waste regulations, health facilities, and their cleaning requirements preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse workforce.
  • Functional knowledge of infection control techniques, sanitation protocols, and cleaning methods.
  • Leads orientation and development of supervisory colleagues to ensure training and performance standards are met; completes reports accurately and on time.
  • Develops effective facility relations through formal and informal programs, verbal and written.
  • Communicates and coordinates department activities with other departments by attending and participating in medical center and regional committees (peer groups, safety, disaster, infection control, interior design, recycling committees).
  • Maintains regular, punctual attendance in line with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal / state / local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

    • Qualifications

    Education / Training

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

    • Licensure / Certification

  • AHE certifications : CHEST preferred.
  • Valid Florida driver's license with no more than six points, age 21+, insurable under the company carrier's requirements.
  • OSHA within six months of employment.
  • DOT within ninety days of employment.
  • RCRA within six months of employment.
  • FDEP within six months of employment.

    • Experience

  • 1 year experience in hazardous waste, environmental services, safety, or related field required.

    • About the company

    Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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