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Sharps Medical Waste Services · 1 month ago

Sharps Technician Lead

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Sharps Medical Waste Services is the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country, seeking a Sharps Technician Lead. In this role, you will oversee the placement, collection, and maintenance of medical waste containers while ensuring compliance and exceptional customer service, along with training and mentoring new hires.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and train Sharps Technicians on safe handling, installation, and collection of sharps containers

Onboard new hires and provide guidance on service schedules, customer service, and safety protocols

Install, service, and remove sharps and medical waste containers

Perform routine and preventative maintenance at assigned facilities

Ensure compliance with all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures

Maintain consistent service schedules and provide status updates

Build strong customer relationships and resolve service issues proactively

Troubleshoot and solve operational or service-related problems independently

Conduct service schedule training and optimize team workflow

Travel overnight as needed to support multiple facilities

Document activities and maintain accurate records

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Installation of sharps containersLeadership skillsProblem-solving abilitiesMicrosoft Office SuiteMentoring new hiresProfessionalismCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills in a healthcare or technical setting

Proven problem-solving abilities and ability to think independently

Experience with installation and servicing of sharps containers or similar equipment

Ability to train, mentor, and onboard new hires

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to travel overnight as needed

Flexibility to work outside normal business hours

Professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity in patient-care environments

Preferred

COVID-19 vaccination preferred

Benefits

Paid training

Company-provided uniforms

Leading health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Sign-On/Stay-On bonuses

Company

Sharps Medical Waste Services

Sharps Medical Waste Services, based in Houston, Texas, has been your trusted partner for safe and compliant medical waste disposal nationwide since 1994.

Founded in 1994