Linen Services I - Full Time - Days

Why work for us

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

About the role

Responsible for furnishing clean linens to all patient care areas of Methodist Fremont Health and Dunklau Gardens. Performs daily functions following established procedures in sorting, drying, inspecting, folding, inventory, storage, and the operation of linen processing equipment.

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, 450 E 23rd St., Fremont, NE

Responsibilities

• Operate washers, dryers and small piece folder following documented procedures.
• Check and clean lint filters following documented procedures.
• Handle equipment malfunction following documented procedures.
• Perform accurate visual inspection of linens for wear, staining or tears.
• Neatly fold, stack or hang linen textiles and resident personal items.
• Maintain efficient inventory and accurate restock of all mobile linen carts, stationary carts and locations.
• Transport and exchange mobile linen carts to clinical and resident areas as designated in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 5:30am to 2pm with every 4th weekend

Requirements

• A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• One year laundry and/or production work experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal communication and perform simple math functions required.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
• Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 2: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials; but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.
• Hazards include occasional sharp objects in the linen, generally encountered after the wash or dry process.
• Physical demands include moving (pushing/pulling) large carts.

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.