Trash Technician

Midland Health • Midland, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary responsibility of the Trash Tech is to remove trash, dirty linen, biohazardous materials, pharmacy waste and recycling from all areas of the hospital and place it in properly in its designated location. The Trash Technician also performs any other Environmental Service related duties as needed by his/her direct supervisor and or management.

Requirements

• Required to complete one (1) hour of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification
• Education will focus on the appropriate cleaning practices to be followed when in departments that process instruments for sterile use (i.e., Sterile Processing, Endoscopy)

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Remove trash, dirty linen, biohazardous materials, pharmacy waste and recycling from all areas of the hospital and place it in properly in its designated location
• Perform any other Environmental Service related duties as needed by his/her direct supervisor and or management
• Understand departmental organizational chart
• Understand Departmental dress code
• Know proper hand-washing techniques
• Understand methods to prevent cross contamination
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Possess knowledge of proper use/disposal of glove

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees