Moffitt Cancer Center · 4 days ago
HAZARDOUS WASTE TECH I
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expMoffitt Cancer Center is a healthcare facility focused on providing a clean environment for patients and staff. The Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for the safe removal and transportation of various waste streams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Waste and Soiled Linen Removal
Safely remove and transport infectious/non-infectious waste including medical, hazardous, municipal, recycling, and linen from the facility to specified collection areas
Follow an appropriate schedule to ensure timeliness of waste and soiled linen removal throughout the facility
Maintain cleanliness of the loading dock, trash compactor area, and trash containers
Furniture Moving
Move furniture and other items from patient care hallways to maintain proper egress
Setup and breakdown of tables and chairs for meetings and events
High Touch surface disinfection and cleaning
Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc
Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation
Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures
Occasionally may have to travel to off-site locations
Complete other duties as assigned
Policies and Procedures
Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management
Training and Competencies
Demonstrate competency by completing required departmental education and training
Communication
Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times
Maintain positive relationships and good communication with patients, visitors, staff members, and those within the Environmental Services department
Report all facilities/maintenance issues to Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Six (6) months experience in the following: healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, or hospitality
Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation)
Preferred
Completion of a healthcare environmental services training from MacDonald Training Center may also be considered in lieu of the six (6) months of experience
Company
Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center are contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (71)
2024 (56)
2023 (62)
2022 (56)
2021 (52)
2020 (33)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Foundation MedicineMassMutual Foundation
2023-07-31Grant
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hwu
President and CEO
Joanna Weiss
Chief Financial Officer
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