Regulated Waste Specialist Hospital at Riverside Health System

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Waste Disposal, Infection Control, Documentation, Hazardous Materials Handling, Body Mechanics, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Newport News, Virginia Overview Under the direction of Management the Regulated Waste Specialist is responsible for the daily movement and proper disposal of the waste streams throughout the hospital. What you will do Demonstrates positive customer service behaviors consistently. Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/patients by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to create a service excellence experience. Conducts inspections in area of responsibility daily ensuring assigned tasks are completed and quality/infection control measures are met consistently with appropriate documentation forwarded to department leadership. Collects municipal, recycling, sharps, RCRA and Regulated Medical Waste throughout the facility and ensures proper packing and labeling requirements are met. Signs manifests and shipping papers in accordance with state DOT guidelines. Maintains a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous materials handling and universal precautions to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintains a safe work area. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Hazmat and Waste Ground Shipper Certification - DOT (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.

Responsibilities

The Regulated Waste Specialist is responsible for the daily movement and proper disposal of waste streams throughout the hospital. This includes conducting inspections, collecting various types of waste, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.