Field Sharps Technician: Safe Waste & Patient Care

Sharps-Medical-Waste-Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Stay-On bonus

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring a Sharps Technician in New Orleans to safely place, collect, and transport reusable sharps and medical waste containers across hospitals. You will maintain service schedules, ensure compliant handling, and deliver exceptional customer service to healthcare staff.

The role includes paid training, company uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, 90-day vacation/PTO, and a Stay-On bonus, offering a stable, mission-driven career in the essential

Qualifications

• Background check and drug screening required.
• Strong communication and customer service in healthcare.
• Independent work with minimal supervision.
• Lift 25–40 lbs frequently; up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable Sharp Medical Waste containers (Sharps, Rx, Haz, Document Destruction, etc.).
• Collect and transport RCRA pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas within the facility.
• Maintain a strict service and collection schedule to ensure timely and consistent support.
• Communicate duty status and service updates on a defined schedule.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by proactively resolving questions, problems, and service concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent worker

Valid driver\'s license

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring a Sharps Technician in New Orleans to safely place, collect, and transport reusable sharps and medical waste containers across hospitals. You will maintain service schedules, ensure compliant handling, and deliver exceptional customer service to healthcare staff.

The role includes paid training, company uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, 90-day vacation/PTO, and a Stay-On bonus, offering a stable, mission-driven career in the essential