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Hazardous Material - Waste Technician

Overview

Assumes responsibility for the routine maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program and provides support for additional hazardous waste collection activities.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Required Licensure/Certifications

None

Area of Interest: Service
Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift: Day
Job ID: 39744

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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