Waste Technician - Fargo
Sanford Health
Summary
The Waste Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the medical waste destruction equipment according to standard operating procedures and government rules and regulations.
Job description
Summary
The Waste Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the medical waste destruction equipment according to standard operating procedures and government rules and regulations.
Job Description
- Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
- Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
- Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Follows all additional standard operating procedures as defined.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Forklift Certificate preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Forklift Certificate preferred
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.