Medical Waste Technician

Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 03/09/2026 Job Number: 54811212 Pay Rate: $18.00 / hour

Job Description

Medical Waste Technician
Location: Memorial Hermann TMC – Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday (40 hrs/week)
Assignment Dates: March 16 – June 13, 2026
Job Summary
Support hospital waste operations, including collection, handling, packaging, and transport of medical waste, sharps, and pharmaceutical waste.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collect and manage medical and sharps waste throughout facility
  • Ensure proper segregation, labeling, and regulatory compliance
  • Maintain accurate logs and housekeeping standards
  • Follow all safety procedures (EPA, OSHA, DOT)
  • Wear required PPE
  • Provide strong customer service
Requirements
  • Valid Texas driver’s license (no state ID only)
  • Reliable personal transportation (no rideshare/public transit)
  • Comfortable walking 10–12 miles daily
  • Comfortable working in a medical environment and receiving required vaccinations
  • High School Diploma/GED (Associate’s preferred)
  • Experience with medical waste/sharps preferred
  • 24-hour HAZWOPER preferred
 

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