Waste Compliance Manager

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Waste Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, auditing and monitoring a comprehensive medical and hazardous waste program. Major Responsibilities:

• Follow all guidelines of standard operating procedures that serve as the foundation for regulatory waste compliance and aid in control of infection risks and other hazards.
• Implement the Hazardous Materials and Hazardous and Medical Waste Management plan at designated facility or market, including identifying and addressing potential compliance deficiencies; ensuring permits, licenses, manifest, and safety data sheets are up to date with laws and regulations; and, initiating emergency response to waste-related incidents.
• Manage compliance with medical and hazardous waste permitting and registration requirements, such as obtaining, renewing, and complying with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and Department of Health permits and hazardous waste generator registrations.
• Communicate with government agencies regarding medical and hazardous waste management matters, and prepare necessary filings and submittals, such as the Medical Waste Management Plan required under the NCDEQ and Department of Health.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken to address non-conformance issues.
• Establish formal written programs on emergency preparedness and prevention, contingency plans, waste minimization, and facility colleague training.
• Prepare and submit a biannual hazardous waste report if the specific facility is a large quantity generator of hazardous waste.
• Advise the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee regarding hazardous material and waste issues that may necessitate changes to policies, orientation or education, or purchase of equipment.

Education & Experience

• A High School Diploma is required.
• A Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Waste Compliance Coordination is preferred, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting.

Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.