Sharps Technician

Job overview

The Sharps Technician role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. Sharps Medical Waste Services provides medical waste services to hospitals, healthcare professionals, and other waste generators. The technician places, collects, and services reusable sharps and medical waste containers at assigned healthcare facilities. The role supports safe, compliant waste handling and reliable service for healthcare staff and patients in sensitive care environments.

What you'll do

• Travel between and within assigned healthcare facilities to place, collect, and service reusable sharps and medical waste containers
• collect and transport regulated pharmaceutical waste to designated accumulation areas
• maintain service schedules
• communicate duty status and service updates
• resolve customer questions and concerns
• handle medical and pharmaceutical waste safely and compliantly
• document activities and follow operational, regulatory, and facility procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sharps technician

new orleans la

sharps medical waste services

medical waste

sharps containers

pharmaceutical waste

healthcare facilities

waste collection

regulatory compliance

customer service

driver's license

on-site service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training, company-provided uniforms, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and a Stay-On bonus.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation between customer facilities. The role involves frequent lifting of 25–40 pounds, occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing 200–400 pounds. Flexibility outside normal business hours may be needed.

About the employer

Sharps Medical Waste Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Hazardous Waste Collection. Sector: 56.