UPMC Northwest Hospital
Seneca, PA
Shifts: varies
Status: full time ( 40 hours/week)

The Waste Handler collects, transports and disposes of all hospital waste types with adherence to all applicable policies and procedures to assure a safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist Facility Services with confined space management as authorized by department director.
+ Perform clean up of spills, including hazardous spills under direction of supervisory personnel.
+ Order necessary supplies such as; liners, tape and boxes for medical waste removal on a timely basis.
+ Act as contact person for contracted waste removal companies; coordinate timely pick up for bulk waste and medical waste.
+ Box, weigh and record regulated biohazard and chemotherapeutic waste, utilizing proper personal protective equipment following written policies and procedures; transport waste to locked storage area.
+ Assist with moves and set ups.
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