Technician IWSS

Stericycle • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $17 / hour • 3m ago

$17.50 per hour! Full-Time! Great Benefits!

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team. The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel. Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to Stericycle waste protocols. This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.

Key Job Activities:

Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal:
- Solid waste
- RMW
- Recycling
- Hazardous
- Confidential
Operates compactors and/or shredders as required
Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated
Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes
Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment
Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit insuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use
Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and insures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor
Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic
Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately
Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner
May or may not perform the following:
- Perform collection services throughout the hospital
- Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner
- Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues
- Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
- Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field

Schedule:

Start Time:

3pm - 11:30pm or 11:00pm - 7:30am

2 Week Rotating Schedule:

Off on Sun/Fri (1st Week)
Off on Mon/Sat (2nd Week)

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

110 Irving Street. NW. GC-15 Washington, DC

*Schedule subject to change based on customer needs*

Benefits:

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.