On-Site Sharps & Medical Waste Technician

RXinsider LTD.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Stay-On bonus

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring a Sharps Technician to perform on-site placement, collection, and transport of reusable sharps and pharmaceutical waste containers across assigned healthcare facilities. You will maintain service schedules, ensure compliant handling, and deliver strong customer service to hospital staff and waste generators.

The role requires lifting and moving loads, driving between facilities, and working with healthcare teams in sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Lift 25-40 lbs frequently; occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

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 skills

Independent worker

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring a Sharps Technician to perform on-site placement, collection, and transport of reusable sharps and pharmaceutical waste containers across assigned healthcare facilities. You will maintain service schedules, ensure compliant handling, and deliver strong customer service to hospital staff and waste generators.

The role requires lifting and moving loads, driving between facilities, and working with healthcare teams in sensitive environments.