Linen Services Tech, 24hrs/week, Lincoln

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ­­Linens Services Technician                                                     
Job Code: 880363 
Status: Non-exempt                      
           
 
DEPARTMENT FUNCTION/JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for quality and sanitary processing of linen and clothing to assure adequate supplies to all departments on a daily basis.  Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures. Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
           
(THINGS)

1. Process, sort and prepare clothing to be delivered to patient care area.
2. Operate marking and sewing machines to mark and label individual resident/patient clothing items.
3. Handle and fold linen according to department guidelines/productivity indicators to maintain proper supply of linens for all customers.
4. Handle, pull and push linen carts to designated areas to stock departments with adequate supply of linens.
5. Organize and track personal clothing for patients. Ensure clothing is returned to the right patient and/or sent to the patient after patient has left hospital.
6. Maintain and assure a safe environment for the department.  Handle and operate all necessary equipment and perform required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
7. Handle mop, broom and cleaning items to keep linen areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
8. Record quantity of linen for offsite customers on designated log for financial indicators.
9. Record quantity of linen processed with each machine load to supply data for productivity indicators.
   (PEOPLE)
10. Take customer requests to fill the needs of the patients.
11. Follow instruction from manager to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department and Madonna as a whole.
12. Participate on teams and/or committees as requested.
    
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
     
    Medium work â?? lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Walks and stands constantly as job requires. Pushes and pulls carts to designated delivery areas frequently. Occasionally stoops and crouches to handle soiled linen and containers.  Requires sufficient sight to see and read reports and computer screen. Requires sufficient hearing and speaking to communicate by phone or in person. May be exposed to biohazardous materials. 
                                                  
     
    QUALIFICATIONS (Education/training and/or Experience)
     
    High school graduate or equivalent required.  Commercial linen experience desired.  Must possess ability to communicate (Speak/Signal) with supervisor, patients, families and staff.
     
    Background checks are conducted.  When specific authorization forms are requested so that full background history can be obtained, employees/applicants must sign the form(s) requested.