Engineer-Cure Waste

Coordinate handling and packaging of all types of wastes generated by Albany Medical Center. Work closely with the Department of Environmental Services and Waste Handler so that the Department of Environmental Services will never run out of trash carts or recycling bins, etc. Operate motorized equipment, power tools and manual tools in a safe and efficient manner. Load and unload trailers. Check waste being shipped for radioactivity and separate radioactive wastes for storage and later shipment. Check all red bag waste for proper closure and bag integrity. Check all needle boxes for proper closure and labeling. Package red bag waste to be incinerated in proper containers. Load and unload tractor-trailers using proper equipment in a safe, efficient manner. Keep inventory of equipment, ordering fresh before stock is depleted. Deal with spills in the prescribed manner using proper equipment. Collect recyclables when called upon. Keep accurate record of events during the shift. Cover shift workload for vacations, sick and emergency situations. Operate fork truck and hospital vehicles. Operate paper shredder.