LAUNDRY TECH

Essential Functions

• Collects, weighs, sorts, and logs pounds of soiled linen.
• Strictly adheres to all safety and infection control policies/procedures/protocols.
• Loads and operates washer, folders, and dryers.
• Transports clean linen to internal customers.
• Maintains linen inventory and usage reports.
• Orders supplies.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required by department.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient/resident care and related information.
• Drives the delivery truck for outside facility deliveries including loading and unloading of linen carts.
• Complies with hospital/LTC Corporate Compliance Program including but not limited to, Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital/LTC policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Licensure: None.
• Experience: One year laundry experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR).
  • The ability to interact well with co-workers, patients, visitors, and staff.
  • The ability to be flexible and to follow instructions.
  • The ability to safely operate laundry truck and perform loading/unloading of linen carts.
  • Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record.
  • The ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.