Linen Handler - #1690561

Collects and issues linen and uniforms to specific departments and laundry facility. Maintains par levels and keeps inventory of linen stock and documentation of usage.

Job Responsibility

• Delivers all material issued by the linen services department in a courteous and timely manner, by carrying bundles of linen up to 20lbs or using cart to deliver to all areas of the hospital.
• Replenishes stock on mobile carts with clean linen according to established par levels and readies them for delivery.
• Issues supplemental linen supplies when requisitioned by patient care units and ancillary departments.
• Accurately records quantities of linen material distributed to ensure accurate charges of linen to user department cost centers by means of stock lists.
• Collects all soiled linen and scrub uniforms as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Performs weighing of collected soiled linen, maintains accurate weight records of such, and readies material for vendor pick up.
• Appropriately issues/distributes lab coats according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Appropriately communicates the need for all necessary uniform room supplies, materials, and uniforms to the Linen Department leadership.
• Verifies accuracy of linen material received from vendors, inspects for quality prior to issue.
• Appropriately collects all rejected linen materials as assigned by the Linen Supervisor/Manager.
• Sorts all linen materials and places on appropriate shelf, bundles weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Maintain linen carts and linen room in a clean and orderly manner, maintaining compliance with infection control practices.
• Puts away departmental inventory (i.e diapers, paper scrubs, disposable bed liners, etc) as assigned by Linen Manager/Supervisor.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Linen Manager/Supervisor which contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of Linen Services.
• Performs related duties as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting heavy objects, pulling, pushing, turning and sitting.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous material handler experience, preferred.
• Ability to perform simple math, required.
• Read, write and speak English to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).