What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulated Waste Specialist Hospital position at Riverside Health?
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
Education
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.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
- 1 year Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards (Preferred)
- Hazmat and Waste Ground Shipper Certification - DOT (Preferred)
