Waste Handler

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift, Waste Handler to support the Environmental Services Department in Norfolk, VA. Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and every other weekend and every other major holiday. Responsible for transporting all types of waste, including RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), Recycled, Solid and Sharps and Chemo, as assigned, practicing safe work habits through the appropriate use various dedicated waste containers. Must follow procedures for transporting waste per departmental guidelines. Adheres to all regulatory standards for waste collection and transport. 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent/1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education.
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Waste Handler/Bio Hazard Waste Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Transporting all types of waste, including RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), Recycled, Solid and Sharps and Chemo, as assigned
• Practicing safe work habits through the appropriate use various dedicated waste containers
• Following procedures for transporting waste per departmental guidelines
• Adhering to all regulatory standards for waste collection and transport

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees