Sharps Technician

Join the largest independent medical waste service provider in the country as a Sharps Technician. You will safely place, collect, and transport reusable sharps and medical waste containers at assigned healthcare facilities, maintain a consistent service schedule, ensure compliant handling of sharps and pharmaceutical waste, and deliver exceptional customer service to hospital staff and other waste generators.

Responsibilities

• Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable Sharp Medical Waste containers (Sharps, Rx, Haz, Document Destruction, etc.).
• Collect and transport RCRA pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas within the facility.
• Maintain a strict service and collection schedule to ensure timely and consistent support.
• Communicate duty status and service updates on a defined schedule.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by proactively resolving questions, problems, and service concerns.
• Ensure safe, compliant handling of medical and pharmaceutical waste in patient rooms and sensitive healthcare environments.
• Operate independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Document activities as required and follow all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a background check, drug screening, and any required healthcare screenings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service in diverse healthcare settings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Lift 25–40 lb frequently; occasionally lift up to 75 lb.
• Push and pull carts weighing 200–400 lb, including through tight or confined spaces (e.g., hospital corridors).
• Carry sharps containers, pharmaceutical waste boxes, and supplies weighing 15–40 lb.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between customer facilities.
• Maintain sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion in patient‑care environments.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional vaccinations, immunizations, or health clearances as required by customer facilities (COVID‑19 vaccination preferred).
• Successful completion of all required pre‑employment screenings, including background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Company‑provided uniforms.
• Leading health benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation/PTO after 90 days.
• Stay‑On bonus.
• Mission‑driven, collaborative environment with exposure to cross‑functional operations.