Linen Tech - Linen Service - FT Days (48305)

Job Summary: Responsible for receiving and sending out clean and soiled

linen. Distributes clean, usable linen to all areas of the hospital. Cleans all linen

carts the linen room and rotates all linen.

Service and Quality Standards:

• Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

• People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

• Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

• Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

• Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

• Exchange linen carts on a daily basis. Inspects each area to assure linen supplies are adequate to meet needs. Responds quickly to area needs for additional linen.

• Keeps accurate records of weight of all linen usage. Enters linen usage data into the computer. Reports any shortages of linen to the supervisor.

• Marks new linen, pillows or other supplies as needed.

• Estimates next days needs and faxes daily order to laundry service.

• Cleans linen carts and shelving.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High School Diploma

Certification/Licensure: n/a

Experience Requirements: Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Basic math skills, able to work alone to accomplish tasks without constant supervision.

Good communication skills.

Working Conditions: Extensive standing, walking, stooping, reaching into carts and lifting stacks of

linen in excess of 25 pounds. Exposure to all temperatures and weather conditions for short periods

of time. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts as

needed.

Exposure Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or

tissues, and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work

routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Person who perform

these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in

emergency medical care of first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift/Carry 50%

Push/Pull 50%

Reach Overhead 50%

Climb 0%

Squat/Bend/Kneel 50%

Sit 2%

Stand 50%

Walk/Move About 50%

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.