Overview:
This position is responsible for sorting, washing and drying linen utilizing proper infection control techniques.
Position Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor
Responsibilities:
* Segregates, sorts and weighs soiled linen to make it ready for reprocessing.
* Loads washer-extractors with soiled linen and selects appropriate wash formulas and cycles for each type of textile.
* Unloads washer-extractors and moves clean linen to make it ready for drying and folding.
* Loads dryers with clean linen and selects appropriate cycles and times for each type of textile.
* Unloads dryers and moves clean linen to make it ready for pressing and folding.
* Accurately records soiled linen weights on washman logs.
* Moves processed linen to clean linen storage to make it ready for delivery and distribution.
* Monitors washer-extractors for proper functioning and wash cycle integrity; reports any equipment failures.
* Monitors laundry chemical dispensers for proper functioning and ensures continuity of chemical flow, changing out drums as needed.
* Ensures that all lint traps and trough screens are properly maintained.
* Participates in the training of new employees.
* Daily and project cleaning and other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications:
Required:
* Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
* Must relate effectively with co-workers, physicians, staff, patients and the general public and function as part of a team.
* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to reason and think logically to solve problems.
* Must be able to use judgment and make decisions.
* Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.
* Must be able to function in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
Desired:
* High-school Diploma or equivalent (GED).
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