Location:

Hospital - Laundry TEMP position 24 hours a week plus a weekend shift (in total 3 8-hour shifts per week)

Job Summary:

Process soiled linen, collect soiled linen, sort & wash soiled linen. Process clean washed linen, prepare delivery, deliver, pick-up soiled linen. Works with team members to complete tasks & keep records. Assists with training team members & demonstrates new techniques. Performs data collection for quality improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Duties/Responsibilities:

• U ses proper PPE when handling soiled linen.

• Collect soiled linen, in a safe & timely manner. Sort soiled linen, weigh linen for washers & document weight accuracy. Report foreign objects found in linen for safety. Properly load washers. Select formula & start washers, using appropriate formula for infection control. Unload washers, while sorting linen for appropriate drying process. Operate dryers timely & remove all lint. Operate flatwork iron safely. Inspect linen for stains/tears & send defective article to proper area to meet standard. Fold dried linen to meet standard. Inspect & sort surgical towels in stacks for appropriate use. Place par on carts accurately. Deliver carts of linen to user departments in a safe & timely manner. Process linens & deliver to storage areas. Complete laundry processes for all linens washed throughout the week/weekends. Maintain clean environment. Empty trash & remove boxes after deliveries. Dust & clean/mop floors daily. Trains new team members & ensures processes are met. Assists in introducing new products, machines or equipment. Performs data collection for quality improvement. Works as a team completing daily activities/processes. Performs quality checks & inspections of processed linens. Monitors par stock levels & submits supply orders weekly or as needed. Receives calls & problem solves when necessary. Performs routine checks of linen storage areas & closets. Maintains daily report. Reports any departmental issues to manager. Reports any machine malfunctions to manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong communication & customer service skills. Able to follow oral & written instructions. Able to properly operate washers, dryers, iron, chemical dispensers, scales & carts. Able to operate a computer & basic office equipment as needed.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. No prior work experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Work requires constant walking, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, reaching, manual dexterity & use of hands; frequent talking & occasional kneeling. Constant lifting around 25 - 50lbs.