Sanitation Worker (D)
Company: Partners Healthcare
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT Under direct supervision of
the Area Manager, the Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) collects and
processes infectious waste material while following established
protocol as determined by the Environmental Services Department.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the box truck (Diver's
License Class D Required) Collects infectious waste in storage
area; packages and labels boxes for transport according to
Department of Transportation's regulations. May be required to
autoclave infectious waste generated throughout the hospital.After
the waste is autoclaved, employee disposes according to the
Department of Public Health regulations. Notifies Area Manager of
any unusual circumstances regarding condition of waste bags such as
leakage, packing, breakage, labeling and radioactive waste. Meets
waste transporters at loading dock, escorts driver to designated
pick-up area and signs the necessary manifest documents. In the
event of a spill, i.e. blood, etc. in this area, thoroughly cleans
entire area where spill has occurred according of procedure. When
necessary, washes and disinfects waste dumpsters/bins and cleans
entire floor area, including under the compactor area, in order to
maintain a clean and odorless appearance. Empties the regular waste
into the compactor for disposal. When assigned, drives tow motor
through the hospital to pick-up and deliver the waste dumpsters.
Drives a van or light truck outside hospital grounds to pick up and
deliver empty and full bins containing trash, medical waste,
paper/plastic recycling and/or cardboard. Sorts recyclable material
such as: plastic, cardboard, glass, cans Performs minor
repairs/maintenance of dumpsters and flat bed trucks. Makes and
transports bales of cardboard.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 HospitalWORKING 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 StatementMassachusetts General
Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse
skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications
from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are
strongly encouraged.
Keywords: Partners Healthcare, Boston , Sanitation Worker (D), Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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