Hospital Refuse Supervisor, Full Time, 2nd Shift

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Refuse Supervisor performs supervisory work for Hospital Refuse Workers who collect and remove refuse throughout a large county hospital complex. The supervisor monitors hospital cleanliness through daily rounds and coordinates refuse collection and disposal activities. The role helps ensure that the incinerator operates efficiently and in accordance with County and State rules and regulations. Complaints and requests for refuse collection are routed to this position.

Requirements

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Supervisory experience is required.
High school diploma is required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

Supervise waste management for the medical center and provide instructions and advice on collection matters.
Check regularly with waste management workers and autoclave operators to ensure work follows schedule and address problems.
Make routine checks throughout the hospital to ensure assigned personnel are used effectively.
Supervise waste management and ensure scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment is completed on time.
Visit waste management sites and building locations to ensure areas are clean and free of excess debris.
Recommend security and inventory-control procedures to protect hospital supplies and equipment.
Supervise the movement of contractual waste pickups.
Maintain daily and monthly records verifying the volume of waste removed.
Ensure compacting units, bailers, and trucks operate properly each day.
Periodically check hospital units to ensure personnel properly dispose of needles, glass tubes, and other contaminated waste.
Check areas with high incident rates and organize programs to help reduce employee injuries.
Ensure infection-control and safety practices are followed.
Investigate complaints and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Ensure employees receive proper in-service training in biomedical waste handling.
Understand and apply applicable biomedical waste disposal rules, including Chapter 64E-16 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.