SHARPS TECHNICIAN

Trilogy MedWaste; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy MedWaste is seeking a Sharps Tech in Florence, SC to support waste management services. This entry-level role involves on-site collection and exchange of waste containers across various healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid driver's license. Strong manual dexterity and effective communication skills are essential. The role requires physical effort and adherence to strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (accredited) is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to maintain required mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste types are properly segregated and labeled according to regulations.
• Travel between healthcare facilities to monitor and collect waste containers.
• Interact with customer staff to meet service expectations.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Effective Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Service Carts

Job description

Summary

The Sharps Tech will support the business, including manual labor associated with on‑site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various programs, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substances, and other duties as assigned. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities. This is an entry level, non-supervisory position focused on Regulated Medical Waste related projects.

Reports to: Facility Manager

Classification: Non‑Exempt

Pay Range

$16.00 per hour

Primary Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensures waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained, and accurate tracking logs are kept.
• Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various Sharps and Pharmaceutical Management Systems.
• Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintains a rigid collection and service schedule.
• Communicates duty status on a defined schedule.
• Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.
• Maintains a minimal amount of manifest errors.
• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, and DOT).
• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced technicians.
• Wears required personal protective equipment.
• Performs labor intensive activities such as walking long distances while pushing/pulling service carts.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED (accredited) is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to maintain required mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.

Expected Hours of Work

• Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule.
• Additional hours as job duties demand.

Travel - Other

• Travel to domestic Trilogy facilities when necessary (less than 10%).
• Must have a current, valid driver's license.
• Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment & Physical Effort

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 50 pounds most of the workday.
• Requires long periods of walking while pushing/pulling a service cart.
• Normal setting for this job is: indoor/outdoor hospital settings.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the workday.
• Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Other Duties

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE

EOE