Waste Attendant - Ummc Downtown Campus

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

I. General Summary

Under direct supervision, hauls waste from waste collection areas to the facilities main waste pick up area. Keeps areas clean and sanitized. Takes appropriate and necessary precautions to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and other associates in accordance with standards set forth by the Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Loads waste materials onto trailer or designated dumpster or conveyance. Cleans and maintains the waste removal dock area including dumpsters.
• Follows all departmental and medical center sanitation procedures.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing of assigned waste areas within the Medical Center including but not limited to; floors, walls, waste collection carts and tipster, and collection rooms.
• Provides hospitable service and follows service recovery principles daily and consistently.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Maintains knowledge and complies with all Joint Commission, OSHA and other local, state and federal government regulations. Must adhere to the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and other HIPPA requirements.

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• Previous experience preferred.

IV. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively use electronic equipment such as pagers, radios, and other items necessary to provide housekeeping services.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work well with others and under time constraints.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently receive and follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to promote and facilitate a culture of service and operational excellence and to model these behaviors.
• Basic knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.