Trash Technician

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the Trash Tech is to remove trash, dirty linen, biohazardous materials, pharmacy waste, and recycling from all areas of the hospital and place it in its designated location. Performs any other Environmental Service related duties as needed by their direct supervisor and/or management.

Schedule

Full Time: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Understands departmental organizational chart
• Understands Departmental dress code
• Knows proper hand washing techniques
• Understands methods to prevent cross contamination
• Wears appropriate PPE
• Knows proper use and disposal of gloves

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred but not required
• Equivalent work experience is a plus
• Within 90 days of hire, must complete DOT & biohazard waste handling via the Stericycle training programs

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear
• Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff
• Use an assisted-lift device or get assistance for lifts exceeding these limits