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Job Description Summary

Responsible for the sterilization of the facility infectious waste, pathological waste, hazardous waste and hospital general waste, following the federal, state and local safety codes and hospital policies and procedures to insure that the hospital waste is disposed of properly and safely. Maintain, clean and assist Power Plant Technician’s with minor repairs of the sterilization system. Maintain all records in regard to sterilizing load sheets and complete all records of waste and sharps’ pick up on rounds and call-ins. Must be able to recall locations waste and sharps pick up in hospital.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent. General computer knowledge. Work rotating shifts, weekends, and days. Ability to wear face respirator. Valid drivers’ license. Ability to pass forklift operator certification.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to utilize the Internet, extranet and email. Ability to utilize radio and paging system.

SKILLS:

Will learn to make all rounds in hospital as required for sharps, chest tubes boxes and all call-in work request. Must be able to separate all waste according to State and Stericycle regulations. Must know what labels to put on waste containers. Will be able to operate the autoclave sterilizer and fill out log sheets and log book for loads ran and enter spore test results. Will make sure all paper work is turned into office. Must show proper skills in handling forklift in all operations of waste handling and cardboard pick-up. Must keep the sterilizer room, equipment, and all surrounding area clean and sterilized everyday. This means ground and building at the CEP location. Must learn to use the hot water pressure washer. Must know how to wash the red bins before returning to service.

Shift

DayShift Details

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.