Waste Handler

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated Environmental Services team at a leading healthcare facility. This role involves ensuring the safe disposal of medical and non-medical waste, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety protocols. You'll work closely with hospital personnel to uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety, contributing to the well-being of the community. If you have a passion for service and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Award-winning Patient Access Department

Flexible Shift Options

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in all aspects of floor care required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical and non-medical waste disposal standards.
• Prepare medical waste for off-site shipment.

Skills

Floor Care

Basic Mechanical Aptitude

English Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Power Scrubbing Machines

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Come join the Environmental Services team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

Under general supervision, performs all necessary requirements for segregating, packaging, and labeling of medical and non-medical waste. Must ensure all medical and non-medical waste meets all pre-transport requirements prior to shipment off site, or on site incineration or proper disposal into compactor.

What you will do:

• Works closely with hospital personnel to plan and execute medical and non-medical waste disposal standards set by Mount Sinai Hospital to ensure a clean and safe environment.

• Prepares medical waste for off-site shipment.

• Disposes of pathological waste into the incinerator according to Hospital policies.

• Maintain all work areas in a neat/clean operating condition.

• Maintains commitment to safety procedures of the hospital.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to use power and manual cleaning equipment:

  -wet/dry vacuums, manual and automatic power scrubbing machines

  -stands and walks (100%)

  -climbs a 3 ft./6 ft. step ladder (10%)

  -turns, reaches, stoops, and crouches (40%) while performing tasks such as scrubbing, wet/dry mopping and cleaning

  -pushes and pulls wet/dry mops (25%)

  -lift and carries cleaning equipment (occasionally heavy items up to 50 lbs.)

  - pushes and pulls wet/dry mops (10%); carts (40%)

• Position requires ability to constantly lift objects more than 50 lbs., perform simple manipulative and hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; see objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises.

• Strong germicidal solutions on a daily basis, soiled linen, and bio-medical waste, handling of biologically unclean material. In the winter the incumbent shovels snow and then salts and sands outside walks as needed. Employee may constantly be exposed to blood, body tissues, fluids, dust and other hazardous materials such as chemicals and frequently exposed to loud or unpleasant noises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to read and write written instructions and comprehend verbal instructions in English.

• 1 year experience in all aspects of floor care.

• Valid Connecticut Driver's License

• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Per Diem- Night Shift

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.