Hospital Waste & Equipment Technician

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a duties-focused Environmental Services professional to transport and manage waste, beds, cribs, and equipment. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and adherence to infection control standards within a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, data entry, reporting, and active participation in training sessions, with a strong emphasis on customer service and confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• DOT Hazardous Materials training within 30 days of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Able to input data and create basic reports.
• Able to react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to relate cooperatively with clients and peers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Transports and handles all waste materials including but not limited to solid waste, recycling, and regulated medical waste.
• Manage the flow of beds, cribs, and other equipment as needed and requested by Dispatcher, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Cleans assigned areas per established procedures.
• Maintain linen, waste, and bed storage areas appropriately.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Cleans emergency spills and debris.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Follow infection control procedures including PPE usage.
• Maintain assigned work area and equipment.
• Report safety hazards and defects.

Skills

DOT Hazardous Materials handling

Customer service

Verbal and written English

Data entry and basic reporting

Confidentiality and compliance

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a duties-focused Environmental Services professional to transport and manage waste, beds, cribs, and equipment. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and adherence to infection control standards within a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, data entry, reporting, and active participation in training sessions, with a strong emphasis on customer service and confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.