Hospital Services Technician

Waste Management; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Part-Time Hospital Services Technician to travel between Cedar Rapids-area healthcare facilities, collecting and exchanging waste containers for WMHS programs. The role requires on-site presence, immunization compliance, and a valid driver’s license.

Candidates with 2+ years in customer service or related work are preferred, with a high school diploma or GED recommended. The position offers flexible shifts, up to 10 hours per week, with early morning or afternoon

Qualifications

• On-site presence at WMHS customer locations and immunization requirements.
• 2 years industry-related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for WMHS programs and services.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Hospital Services Technician

Working up to 10 hrs a week - Flexible Shift Days/Flexible Shift Early Morning or Afternoons

I. Job Summary

Under management direction, a Hospital Services Worker travels between customer healthcare facilities providing on-site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various WM Healthcare Solutions (WMHS) programs, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substances, and Document Management. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various WMHS programs and services, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substance and Document Management.
• 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 scheduled.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• This position requires on-site presence at WMHS customer locations and compliance with all mandatory immunization requirements imposed by such customers, and
• 2 years industry related experience in a customer service capacity preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and tact in providing superior customer service in a variety of settings and situations or preferred education requirement
• Valid Driver's License

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Position requires extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 500 pounds.

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing,in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Schedule

Shift Days: Flexible - working 2 to 5 hr shifts

Shift Times: Early Morning/Afternoon

Location: Mercy Hospital (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The Schedule is Subject to Change Based on Business Needs