Hospital Waste & Equipment Technician

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami is looking for a Waste Management Technician. Responsibilities include transporting and handling waste materials, managing equipment flow, and ensuring cleanliness in assigned areas.

The ideal candidate possesses customer service skills and effective communication abilities. A high school education or equivalent is preferred, along with relevant training and experience in a hospital environment. Join our dedicated team in a valuable role ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• DOT Hazardous Materials training required within 30 days of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge in use of computers.

Responsibilities

• Transport and handle all waste materials including recycling and regulated medical waste.
• Manage the flow of beds and cribs as needed.
• Clean assigned areas according to procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication in English

Ability to learn software applications

Ability to react calmly under stress

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Transports and handles all waste materials including but not limited to solid waste, recycling, and regulated medical waste. Responsible for management of beds, cribs, and other equipment as needed.

Description

Job Summary

Transports and handles all waste materials including but not limited to solid waste, recycling, and regulated medical waste. Responsible for management of beds, cribs, and other equipment as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• DOT Hazardous Materials training required within 30 days of hire and every 3 years thereafter
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge in use of computers and ability to learn appropriate software applications.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing to meet the job requirements.
• Able to input data and create basic reports.
• Able to react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and peers.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to solve complex problems.
  
  

Job Specific Duties

• Transports and handles all waste materials including but not limited to solid waste, recycling, and regulated medical waste.
• Responsible for managing the flow of beds, cribs, and other equipment as needed and requested by Dispatcher, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Cleans assigned areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining linen, waste, and bed storage areas in an appropriate manner.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Cleans emergency spills and debris.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Ensures proper infection control procedures are followed including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintains assigned work area and equipment.
• Reports safety hazards and defects.
  
  

Job

Environmental Services

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES-2100-850000

Job Status

Professional