On-Site Sharps & Medical Waste Technician

Sharps-Medical-Waste-Services; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Stay-On bonus

Uniforms provided

Paid training

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an on-site Sharps Technician to provide safe placement, collection, and transport of reusable sharps and medical waste within healthcare facilities. You will maintain a consistent service schedule and ensure compliant handling with hospital staff and other waste generators.

The role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, strong health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and any required healthcare screenings.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service in diverse healthcare settings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed.
• Carry sharps containers, pharmaceutical waste boxes, and supplies weighing 15-40 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between customer facilities.
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

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.
• Ensure safe, compliant handling of medical and pharmaceutical waste in patient rooms and sensitive healthcare environments.
• Operate independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Document activities as required and follow all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent worker

Flexibility

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an on-site Sharps Technician to provide safe placement, collection, and transport of reusable sharps and medical waste within healthcare facilities. You will maintain a consistent service schedule and ensure compliant handling with hospital staff and other waste generators.

The role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, strong health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus.