Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring: HAZARDOUS WASTE TECH I in Tampa

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for removing all waste streams (trash, biohazardous and chemotherapy waste, soiled linen, recycling, etc.) from the facility to specific collection areas. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.
• Waste and soiled linen removal; safely remove and transport infectious/non-infectious waste including medical, hazardous, municipal, recycling, and linen from the facility to specified collection areas.
• Follow an appropriate schedule to ensure timeliness of waste and soiled linen removal throughout the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of the loading dock, trash compactor area, and trash containers.
• Move furniture and other items from patient care hallways to maintain proper egress; setup and breakdown of tables and chairs for meetings and events.
• High touch surface disinfection and cleaning of patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, and other areas; clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control procedures.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps, observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags; use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation.
• Complete travel to off-site locations as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supports co-workers by maintaining attendance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing individual and institutional roles, needs, and environment.
• Is dedicated to superior customer service and satisfaction.
• Consistently provides quality products/services.
• Maintains awareness and follows safety policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Credentials And Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in the following: healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, or hospitality.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation).
• Completion of a healthcare environmental services training from MacDonald Training Center may also be considered in lieu of the six (6) months of experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care