General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Waste Supervisor, the Waste Handler is responsible for collecting, separating, containing, transporting, processing and/or shipping solid waste & regulated medical waste (RMW) in accordance with relevant department and hospital procedures and all regulatory requirement

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, separates, contains, labels and transports solid waste, medical waste & recyclable goods from generation points to specified collection location
• Empties, relines, & cleans solid & medical waste containers according to department procedures
• Ensures that all medical waste is scanned through the radiation monitor and compliant prior to processing or shipping.
• Segregates pathological & chemotherapeutic waste for containment prior to shipping offsite for incineration.
• Monitors available waste compactor capacity; alerting Supervisor to ensure that unit is emptied before reaching full capacity.
• Operates solid waste and soiled laundry chute systems according to department protocol.
• Operates OR waste lift according to department protocol
• Separates, contains, seals, labels, weighs, & stores high-risk infectious (red bag) waste for vendor pickup to be incinerated
• Operates solid waste compactor safely according to department procedure
• Separates recyclables (glass, metal, paper, cardboard, etc.) for pickup. Operates baler according to department procedure for recycling cardboard/plastic
• Secures dysfunctional or unsecured equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor
• Cleans and disinfects medical waste carts and totes. Maintains waste area facility in a clean and orderly condition; sweeps and cleans area at the end of each shift.
• Assures safe working conditions at all times as designated by the SOP; utilizes safety equipment and/or protective equipment as directed (i.e. safety gloves and eye protection), follows defined safety procedures.

1. Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written).
• Secondary education (or GED) preferred.
• 3 - 6 months experience preferred.
• Able to understand and apply regulations and codes governing medical waste handling.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.