Hazardous Material - Waste Technician

Assumes responsibility for the routine maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program and provides support for additional hazardous waste collection activities. - Provides daily support for the Hazardous Waste Collection and Control Program with special emphasis on the Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program, which includes; inspection, collection, and replacement of waste pharmaceutical collection containers. - Supports Hazardous Waste collection activities at offsite locations. - Communicates inspection deficiencies and programmatic issues related to hazardous and pharmaceutical waste for corrective action. - Assists in staff education regarding proper characterization, segregation, and disposal of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste. - Assists with The Joint Commission Environment of Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applicable regulations, standards and policies. - Perform other duties as required or assigned. - Associates degree in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, or related field required or equivalent work experience. - Background in health care and knowledge of hazardous substance evaluation and control and hazardous waste management is highly desirable. - Demonstrates knowledge of computer software applications including spreadsheets. - Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations is desirable. - None