Medical Waste Program Manager

Company Overview

Approved Storage & Waste Hauling has established itself as a leading independent provider of Medical Waste Management services since 1996. Committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and community support, we prioritize creating growth opportunities for our employees and delivering exceptional value and service to our healthcare partners.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, strategic, and compliance-driven Acute Program Manager to be responsible for the end-to-end execution of complex waste streams, ensuring absolute compliance with environmental, transportation, and healthcare regulations.

While a background in both biohazardous waste and hazardous chemical/pharmaceutical waste streams is a plus, we are fully prepared to train the right candidate on all aspects of this role. If you are an exceptional organizer, an effective communicator, and a strong project leader, we will provide you with comprehensive training on medical and hazardous waste compliance, RCRA/DOT regulations, and our proprietary software systems.

This role is out in the field and expected to travel to 2-4 Hospitals per day doing compliance reviews and site visits. Although you do not report daily to the main office, this is not a work at home position.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Readiness & Safety: Travel regularly to the hospitals and healthcare facilities we service to conduct audits, support daily operations, collaborate with onsite staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across all locations. Maintain robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for waste segregation, packaging, and compatible storage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g., RCRA, DOT, EPA, state and local requirements). Maintain and update required documentation, manifests, and reports. Serve as the primary point of contact during audits, inspections, or regulatory interactions.
• Enterprise Onboarding: Lead the implementation of comprehensive waste programs for healthcare networks, laboratories, and industrial clients, ensuring correct container deployment, software integration, and site-specific training.

Requirements (Must have or be willing to obtain within a specified time period)

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Training - Must obtain within 90 days

Additional Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Must possess a dependable personal vehicle capable of traveling between facilities/client sites as needed
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate or will to obtain in the first 90 days of employment?
• Are you willing to travel to hospitals in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Vernon, NY 10550