Hazardous Waste Worker

Hazardous Waste Worker-(3292759)

Description

GENERALSUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT

Underdirect supervision of the Area Manager, the Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW)collects and processes infectious waste material while following establishedprotocol as determined by the Environmental Services Department.

PRINCIPALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collectsinfectious waste in storage area; packages and labels boxes for transportaccording to Department of Transportation's regulations.
• Maybe required to autoclave infectious waste generated throughout the hospital. After the waste is autoclaved, employeedisposes according to the Department of Public Health regulations.
• NotifiesArea Manager of any unusual circumstances regarding condition of waste bagssuch as leakage, packing, breakage, labeling and radioactive waste.
• Meetswaste transporters at loading dock, escorts driver to designated pick-up areaand signs the necessary manifest documents.
• Inthe event of a spill, , etc. in this area, thoroughly cleans entirearea where spill has occurred according of procedure.
• Whennecessary, washes and disinfects waste dumpsters / bins and cleans entire floorarea, including under the compactor area, in order to maintain a clean andodorless appearance.
• Emptiesthe regular waste into the compactor for disposal.
• Whenassigned, drives tow motor through the hospital to pick-up and deliver thewaste dumpsters.
• Drivesa van or light truck outside hospital grounds to pick up and deliver empty andfull bins containing trash, medical waste, paper / plastic recycling and / orcardboard.
• Sortsrecyclable material such as : plastic, cardboard, glass, cans
• Performsminor repairs / maintenance of dumpsters and flat bed trucks.
• Makesand transports bales of cardboard.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Understands and speaks basic English with writing skills that are generally obtained through completion of high school with one month of on-the-job training.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to follow detailed specific protocol regarding the handling and disposal of regular and infectious waste.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes of approximately 40 pounds.
• Contacts with staff and general public when working in the Hospital

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant odors and infectious waste during majority of the shift.
• Exposure to and possibility of accidental needlestick punctures from infectious waste; but adherence to safety precautions.
• Possibility of receiving cuts and bruises.
• Exposure to a wide range of temperature change occasioned by outside work as well as autoclaving duties.
• Possible exposure to low-level radioactive waste.
• Standing, stooping and lifting the majority of the work shift.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations

MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston02114

EnviroServ / HouseKeep / Transport - Other

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Part-timeStandard Hours : 20

Shift

Evening JobPosted Shift Description : 7 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM

Employee Status

RegularRecruiting Department : MGH Environmental Services

Job Posting

Jun 5, 2024