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Department: Laundry Services
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Manager of Laundry Services. The Linen Tech's main job function is the collecting, transporting, and processing of soiled healthcare linen; in the processing and distributing of clean healthcare linen; by following organization and department policies and procedures; in order to provide appropriate, timely, and cost effective linen service to the department’s customers. Operates laundry machinery such as, tumblers, ironers, and folders in the processing of linen; transports linen by non-motorized carts and slings; performs customer service by receiving and processing linen orders; delivers clean linen and picks up soiled linen throughout all departments. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required
Licensure:
Experience:
• BLS/AED training course within 90 days of hire required
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Sanitizes linen exchange carts.
2. Sorts soiled linen according to wash classification (formula) and weight.
3. Unloads dryers and loads clean linen unto monorail; or into laundry cart.
4. Processes (folds and stacks) clean linen by operating ironer, folder, or hand folding.
5. Builds carts for distributing linen or stacks linen in appropriate clean linen storage area.
6. Distributes clean linen by exchange cart, or hamper bag to linen users.
7. Receives, marks, and stocks new linen from textile vendors.
8. Keeps work area clean and organized.
9. Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks.
10. Delivers clean linen and picks up soiled linen throughout all departments.
11. Performs the duties of Linen Helper as needed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.
