BIO-MEDICAL WASTE HANDLER-Duke University Hospital

Company: Duke University
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Occupational Summary

Perform semi-skilled and routine manual tasks involved in the collectionand transportation of bio-medical waste and or needle boxes. Perform daily terminal cleaning and re-supply of various areas in the hospital to include but not limited to Operating Room, OR sterile areas (nursing stations, locker areas, lounges and scrub sink areas), North Pavilion OR, Emergency Room, and Labor and Delivery unit. Clean and sanitize in accordance with the procedures established by Infection Control and the Department of Environmental Services.

Work Performed

Operate hand truck and drive van for transport, delivery ,loading and unloading of supplies/sealed medical waste boxes.Maintain accurate records of all needle boxes/ medical wastetransactions on a daily basis using a medical scanner. Properly seal all medical waste boxes by standard procedures. Report improper waste disposal violations to manager immediately.Maintain security of all supplies/collections at all times.Report anymissing items to manager immediately.Inventory supplies and Medical Waste Trailer and report restocking needsto the manager to prevent shortages or disruption of services.Follow Universal Precautions and proper procedures for the handling of all clinical/lab waste to be transported .Clean and maintain equipment. Maintain clean storeroom.Perform daily terminal cleaning and re-supply of various areas in the hospital to include but not limited to Operating Room and OR sterile areas (nursing stations, locker areas, lounges and scrub sink areas),North Pavilion OR, Emergency Room, and Labor and Delivery unit. Clean and sanitize in accordance with the procedures established by Infection Control and the Department of Environmental Services.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.and duties required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Work requires the ability to read, comprehend and follow oral and written instructions. Must have valid NC Drivers' License

Experience

Work requires at least one year of general housekeeping experience.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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