Sharps Technician

Sharps Medical Waste Services•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sharps Technician safely places, collects, and transports reusable sharps and medical waste containers at assigned healthcare facilities. The role maintains a consistent service schedule, handles sharps and pharmaceutical waste in compliance with applicable procedures, and provides customer service to hospital staff, medical institutions, and other waste generators. Technicians travel between and within facilities and work independently with minimal supervision in patient-care environments. The position includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus. Sharps Medical Waste Services describes its environment as mission-driven and collaborative, with employees contributing to operational impact.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a background check, drug screening, and any required healthcare screenings.
Strong communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service in diverse healthcare settings.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to frequently lift 25–40 lbs and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to push and pull carts weighing 200–400 lbs, including through tight or confined spaces such as hospital corridors.
Ability to carry sharps containers, pharmaceutical waste boxes, and supplies weighing 15–40 lbs.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between customer facilities.
Ability to maintain sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion in patient-care environments.
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional vaccinations, immunizations, or health clearances required by customer facilities.

Nice To Haves

COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable medical waste containers, including Sharps, Rx, Haz, and Document Destruction containers.
Collect and transport RCRA pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas within facilities.
Maintain a strict service and collection schedule.
Communicate duty status and service updates on a defined schedule.
Build and maintain customer relationships by proactively addressing questions, problems, and service concerns.
Handle medical and pharmaceutical waste safely and compliantly in patient rooms and sensitive healthcare environments.
Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Document activities as required and follow operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.
Perform other duties as required.