Waste Handler

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to ensuring a clean and safe environment in healthcare. This role involves managing medical and non-medical waste disposal, working closely with hospital staff to uphold safety standards. You'll be responsible for preparing waste for shipment and maintaining cleanliness across various work areas. As part of a renowned healthcare organization, you'll have opportunities for career growth and be part of a mission-driven team focused on delivering quality care to the community.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Health Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Segregate, package, and label medical and non-medical waste.
• Maintain clean operating conditions in all work areas.

Skills

Floor Care

Reading and Writing Instructions

Basic Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Power Scrubbing Machines

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: 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.