This position collects, sorts, washes and dries facility linens, scrubs and resident personal clothing. This position also inspects and removes from service items unfit for use. Distributes these items throughout the building to ensure adequate supply of linens.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Collects and sorts soiled linens from various locations into compatible washing types in preparation for washing. Loads washers with soiled linens, selecting the proper wash formula for the items loaded in the washer.
Performs finish work on linens and clothing including unloading washers, loading dryers, folding linens and distributing linens to storage areas throughout the facility. The distribution of linens also involves putting resident clothing in the correct residents closets and drawers.
Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally.
Prior laundry experience preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is an independent health system located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Banner Health successfully operated Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Tanana Valley Clinic for many years. In 2015, the Fairbanks Hospital Foundation decided that Fairbanksans know what’s best for the Interior and the team embarked on a plan of community owned and operated facilities.
Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC), Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Denali Center (DC) became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners operates all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors.
Community owned and now community operated – Foundation Health Partners is dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story. At Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do.
FMH, TVC, and DC serves the entire interior region of Alaska, an area of approximately 250,000 square miles.
