Sharps Technician

Sharps Medical Waste Services•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations. As a Sharps Technician, you will be responsible for safely providing on-site placement, collection, and transportation of reusable sharps and medical waste containers throughout assigned healthcare facilities. You will maintain a consistent service schedule, ensure compliant handling of sharps and pharmaceutical waste, and deliver exceptional customer service to hospital staff, medical institutions, and other waste generators. This role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and Sign-On/Stay-On bonuses—making this a strong opportunity to build a rewarding career within an essential, mission-driven industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service in diverse healthcare settings.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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.

Nice To Haves

COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete routine scheduled preventative maintenance across assigned facilities.
Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable Sharp Medical Waste containers (Sharps, Rx, Haz, etc.).
Collect and transport RCRA pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas within the facility.
Maintain a strict service and collection schedule to ensure timely and consistent support.
Communicate duty status and service updates on a defined schedule.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships by proactively resolving questions, problems, and service concerns.
Review container tags and determine when size modifications or adjustments are needed.
Ensure safe, compliant handling of medical waste in patient rooms and sensitive healthcare environments.
Operate independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Document activities as required and follow all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.
Other duties as required.