Sharps Technician

Sharps Medical Waste Services
Allentown, PA
Description

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.

As a Sharps Technician, you will be responsible for safely providing on-site placement, collection, and transportation of reusable sharps and medical waste containers throughout assigned healthcare facilities. You will maintain a consistent service schedule, ensure compliant handling of sharps and pharmaceutical waste, and deliver exceptional customer service to hospital staff, medical institutions, and other waste generators. This role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and Sign-On/Stay-On bonuses—making this a strong opportunity to build a rewarding career within an essential, mission-driven industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete routine scheduled preventative maintenance across assigned facilities.
  • Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable Sharp Medical Waste containers (Sharps, Rx, Haz, etc.).
  • Collect and transport RCRA pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas within the facility.
  • Maintain a strict service and collection schedule to ensure timely and consistent support.
  • Communicate duty status and service updates on a defined schedule.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by proactively resolving questions, problems, and service concerns.
  • Review container tags and determine when size modifications or adjustments are needed.
  • Ensure safe, compliant handling of medical waste in patient rooms and sensitive healthcare environments.
  • Operate independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Document activities as required and follow all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between customer facilities.
  • Ability to maintain sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion in patient-care environments.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed.
  • COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

Why Join Sharps

Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.

EEO Statement

Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Posted 2025-12-31

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