Regulated Waste Specialist Hospital

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to support daily waste management and maintain a safe patient-care environment.

Under supervision, you will perform inspections, follow infection-control guidelines, and provide respectful service to patients and staff while ensuring compliance with RHS, state, and accreditation standards. This role offers a stable schedule with competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow within the hospital system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of healthcare housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates positive customer service behaviors consistently.
• Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/patients by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to create a service excellence experience.
• Conducts inspections in area of responsibility daily ensuring assigned tasks are completed and quality/infection control measures are met consistently with appropriate documentation forwarded to department leadership.
• Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the diverse needs of patients, customers and co-workers.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize the work of self and other Team Members.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous materials handling and universal precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintains a safe work area.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Infection control awareness

Teamwork / Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $15.60 - $20.25/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview Works under the general supervision of the team leader/supervisor/manager and/or the department director. Is responsible for the daily movement and proper disposal of the waste streams throughout the hospital. Performs all other duties as assigned.

What you will do

• Demonstrates positive customer service behaviors consistently.
• Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/patients by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to create a service excellence experience.
• Conducts inspections in area of responsibility daily ensuring assigned tasks are completed and quality/infection control measures are met consistently with appropriate documentation forwarded to department leadership.
• Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for the diverse needs of patients, customers and co-workers.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize the work of self and other Team Members.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous materials handling and universal precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintains a safe work area.

Qualifications

Education , High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience 1-3 years Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love.

We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team.

We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.