MEDICAL WASTE SPECIALIST

Location: Columbia, Missouri   

Shift: 7a-3:30p M-F Every Third Weekend, occasional holiday

Department: Medical Waste 

Salary Range: $14/hr - $19.71/hr 

ABOUT THE JOB  

MU Health Care is seeking a Medical Waste Specialist responsible for the movement and disposal of medical waste, infectious waste, and general waste from various collection points.  

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE  

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.  

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.                Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.    

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one  

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays  

· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years  

· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)  

· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .   

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION  

• Empties solid waste, regulated medical waste, sharps, confidential paper, and from collection bins. according to established schedule. 
• Transports covered wheeled of solid waste, regulated medical waste, sharps, confidential paper, and from collection sites to designated areas. 
• Packages and labels regulated medical waste according to policy. 
• Visually inspects each regulated medical waste bag as it is removed from collection bin to ensure it is properly packaged according to established criteria. Notifies Supervisor of any bag not meeting packaging criteria and assists in repackaging to proper status. Reports improperly packaged medical waste on occurrence report indicating root cause whenever possible, i.e., unsolidified suction canister, untied bag, single bag, etc. 
• Operates compactor for solid waste and cardboard/recyclable paper.
• Loads and unloads solid waste, regulated medical waste, sharps and confidential paper into designated containers.
• Cleans and organizes waste storage areas.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience that knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained is required.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.