Hazard Waste Specialist – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

• High School, GED

• One (1) year experience in a healthcare or regulatory environment OR  2-3 years customer service experience.

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must have proven customer service skills.  This position serves the public and is always willing to go the extra mile.

• 2 - 5 years of experience in a healthcare or regulatory environment

• 3-5 years customer service experience in a logistic based customer facing role.

• Constant Activities: Stand; Walk; Talk; Hear; Read, concentrate, or think analytically

• Frequent Activities: Bend; Crawl; Crouch; Kneel; Stoop; Reach Overhead

• Occasional Activities: Taste or smell

• Physical Environment: Inside Office; Inside Medical Facility; Outdoor Weather Conditions

• Noise Level: Loud

• Visual Requirements: Near & Far visual acuity; Color discrimination; Depth perception

• Hazards: Biological; Chemical; Environmental; Sharp Objects/Tools, Dust, Heavy Machinery; Extreme temperatures; Moisture/humidity

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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  Collection of all biohazardous waste from pre-determined areas. Inspections of dirty/soiled utility rooms at Central Arkansas off-site hospitals and clinics. Clean and decontaminate dirty/soiled utility rooms and biohazard waste bins as needed.

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  Segregate all biohazardous waste and Stericycle containers, pack and/ properly seal waste containers and prepare for off campus disposal.  Sign waste manifest.

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  Monitor and replace all Stericycle containers within the Operating Rooms.

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  Interact with other hospital departments and vendors to provide efficient and safe hazardous waste services. 

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  Maintain log for all work performed and complete all work orders in a timely manner.

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  Maintain cleanliness of area and perform periodic preventive maintenance on equipment utilized.

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  May perform other duties as assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.