Waste Technician - Full Time

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00 Union Position: No Department Details Make a direct impact on patient safety by helping maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment. Be an essential part of the healthcare team—your work supports patients, nurses, providers, and every department throughout the hospital. Meaningful, hands-on work where every shift makes a visible difference in the facility.

Learn valuable healthcare experience while developing skills in hospital sanitation, waste management, infection prevention, and safety procedures. Work behind the scenes to keep the hospital running safely and efficiently, ensuring waste is collected, transported, and handled properly. Summary The Waste Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the medical waste destruction equipment according to standard operating procedures and government rules and regulations.

Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly. Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions. Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.

Follows all additional standard operating procedures as defined. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Forklift Certificate preferred.

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