BIO-MEDICAL WASTE HANDLER-Duke University Hospital
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Occupational SummaryPerform 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 PerformedOperate
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 AbilitiesN/A Minimum
QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferred. Work
requires the ability to read, comprehend and follow oral and
written instructions. Must have valid NC Drivers' License
ExperienceWork requires at least one year of general housekeeping
experience. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. 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.
Keywords: Duke Health, Durham , BIO-MEDICAL WASTE HANDLER-Duke University Hospital, Professions , Durham, North Carolina
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