Waste Technician - Full Time

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Waste Technician to ensure safe, clean, and sanitary environments in the hospital setting. This role supports patient safety and hospital operations during day shifts, with a 40-hour workweek and a $15.00–$22.00 hourly compensation range.

Responsibilities include operating waste destruction equipment, monitoring safety procedures, and following SOPs to maintain compliance and efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operations of the medical waste destruction equipment.
• Review work during and after the process to ensure proper execution.
• Observe equipment to detect malfunctions and notify operators.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures and SOPs.

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00 Union Position: No Department Details Make a direct impact on patient safety by helping maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment. Be an essential part of the healthcare team—your work supports patients, nurses, providers, and every department throughout the hospital. Meaningful, hands‑on work where every shift makes a visible difference in the facility. Learn valuable healthcare experience while developing skills in hospital sanitation, waste management, infection prevention, and safety procedures. Work behind the scenes to keep the hospital running safely and efficiently, ensuring waste is collected, transported, and handled properly.

Summary The Waste Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the medical waste destruction equipment according to standard operating procedures and government rules and regulations. Job Description Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly. Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions. Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment. Follows all additional standard operating procedures as defined.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Forklift Certificate preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.