Overview
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This is an entry level, non-supervisory position focused on Regulated Medical Waste related projects. The Sharps Tech will support the business, including manual labor associated with on-site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various programs, including but not limited to : Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, and Controlled Substances, and other duties as assigned. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities.
Base pay range is provided by Trilogy MedWaste. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$23.00 / hr - $23.00 / hr
Reports to : Facility Manager
Classification : Non-Exempt
Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.
Primary Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Ensures waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained, and accurate tracking logs are kept
- Travel between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various Sharps and Pharmaceutical Management Systems
- Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded
- Maintains a rigid collection and service schedule
- Communicates duty status on a defined schedule
- Participates and cooperates in safety processes, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings
- Maintains a minimal amount of manifest errors
- Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT)
- Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor
- May provide support or direction to less experienced technicians
- Wears required personal protective equipment
- Performs labor intensive activities such as walking long distances while pushing / pulling service carts
- Performs other related duties as required or requested
Qualifications & Skills
High school diploma or GED (accredited) is requiredValid Driver's License is requiredAbility to maintain required mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirementsExpected Hours of Work
Able to work an agreed upon standard scheduleAdditional hours as job duties demandTravel - Other
Travel to domestic Trilogy facilities when necessary (less than 10%)Must have a current, valid driver's licenseAble to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policyWork Conditions
Environment & Physical Effort : indoor / outdoor hospital settingsRequired to use motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the workdayRequired to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds most of the workdayRequires long periods of walking while pushing / pulling a service cartRequired to be exposed to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workdayRequired to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the workdayEOE
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