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Job Description
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location:
Kent Campus Hospital Status:
Full Time 80
Hours Shift:
Variable
SALARY RANGE
15.75 - 23.63
HOURLY General Summary:
The Linen Technician is responsible for collecting, sorting, cleaning, and distributing linens, gowns, uniforms, and other hospital textiles. This role ensures that all hospital areas have an adequate supply of clean, sterile linens to maintain operational efficiency and patient care standards.
Responsibilities:
1. Linen Collection and Sorting, including collecting soiled linens from various departments, including patient rooms, operating rooms, and outpatient areas. Transports may contain biohazard items, tissue, and Personal Protected Information (PHI). Sort soiled linens according to fabric type, color, and level of contamination. Safely handle contaminated linens to avoid the spread of infections. Ensure proper washing cycles and temperature control to meet hygiene standards. 2. Quality Control measures, including inspecting cleaned linens for damage, stains, or wear and tear, removing damaged or worn linens from circulation, and folding, organizing, and preparing linens for distribution. 3. Linen Distribution, including delivering clean linens to various hospital units according to daily schedules. Maintain inventory levels in linen closets across departments. Respond to special linen requests from units, such as extra sheets, gowns, or surgical scrubs. 4. Inventory and Stock Management duties, including tracking linen usage and stock levels using inventory management software or logs. Reorder linens when stock falls below required levels. Maintain organization and cleanliness in the linen storage areas. 5. Safety and Compliance responsibilities include always following hospital safety protocols and infection control procedures. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling soiled linens. 6. Required to handle and distribute non-controlled medication solutions and required to work in areas where patient-specific medications are stored. Supply Chain staff are expected and authorized to transport locked and secured medications. 7. As needed, responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering mail, supplies, and equipment. Transports may contain biohazard items, tissue, and Personal Protected Information (PHI). Handheld scanners are used to maintain a recorded chain of custody for all deliveries. 8. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of department responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and
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High School Diploma or GED ; ; Credential(s): ;
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Required:
No experience necessary.
Preferred :
Prior experience in linen services, laundry, or housekeeping. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and
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