Infectious Waste Handler

What You'll Do

• Pulling trash from assigned areas.
• Familiar with basic infection control concepts.
• Familiar with Exposure Control Plan.
• Must have Hazmat Certification within one (1) year.
• Familiarization with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance requirements for blood borne pathogen standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Familiarization with Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements applicable to the performance of PCSI’s contract on issues of Bio-Waste Removal.
• All customer requests are forwarded to the Floor Crew Lead.
• All customer complaints are handled by PCSI’s Corrective action process.
• Inventory Control
• Conserve cleaning supplies.
• Maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory and working condition.
• Read and be able to understand correct dilution rates for cleaning chemicals.
• Safety
• Follow all facility safety polices and procedures.
• Comply with all City, State, and Federal agencies requirements.
• Make all decisions based on safety first.
• Read and fully understand the “Material Safety Data Sheets” (MSDS) for all chemicals and solutions used in our processes and procedures.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of public sector (school, hospital, clinic, etc.) related experience preferred.
• Experience using cleaning equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Subject to hazards associated with working in a health care environment that may cause personal harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, and elevated noise levels.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).