Night-Shift Regulated Medical Waste Technician

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HHS Government Services LLC is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. The role covers cleaning, disinfecting patient areas, and handling regulated medical waste in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of hospital housekeeping experience, and ability to work third shift with OSHA-compliant practices. Pre-employment checks and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; able to communicate, read, write, and understand English.
• At least one year of hospital/healthcare housekeeping experience.
• Experience in cleaning critical care or specialty areas (ICU, surgical, or Cath Lab) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and common areas to aseptic standards.
• Collects, sorts, and transports regulated medical waste (RMW), solid waste, and recyclables per policies.
• Operates waste processing equipment (balers, crushers, compactors) and maintains related logs.
• Prepares and reports maintenance/work orders as needed and adheres to HIPAA policies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HHS Government Services LLC is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. The role covers cleaning, disinfecting patient areas, and handling regulated medical waste in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of hospital housekeeping experience, and ability to work third shift with OSHA-compliant practices. Pre-employment checks and drug screening apply.