Linen Technician I

About the Role

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Departments in Smyrna and Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. The Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. The Sussex Campus is 30 minutes from the Delaware beaches.

Schedule

Full Time, 80 hours biweekly. Nights, 10-hour shifts Friday to Monday 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM.

Pay

Salary range: $15.75 – $23.63 hourly.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On-Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linens from various departments, including patient rooms, operating rooms, and outpatient areas. Transports may contain biohazard items, tissue, and Personal Protected Information (PHI).
• Sort soiled linens according to fabric type, color, and level of contamination.
• Safely handle contaminated linens to avoid the spread of infections.
• Ensure proper washing cycles and temperature control to meet hygiene standards.
• Inspect cleaned linens for damage, stains, or wear and tear; remove damaged or worn linens from circulation.
• Fold, organize, and prepare linens for distribution.
• Deliver clean linens to various hospital units according to daily schedules.
• Maintain inventory levels in linen closets across departments.
• Respond to special linen requests from units, such as extra sheets, gowns, or surgical scrubs.
• Track linen usage and stock levels using inventory management software or logs.
• Reorder linens when stock falls below required levels.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the linen storage areas.
• Follow hospital safety protocols and infection control procedures at all times.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling soiled linens.
• Handle and distribute non-controlled medication solutions and work in areas where patient-specific medications are stored.
• Transport locked and secured medications as authorized.
• Pick up, transport, and deliver mail, supplies, and equipment as needed. Transports may contain biohazard items, tissue, and PHI.
• Use handheld scanners to maintain a recorded chain of custody for all deliveries.
• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope and range of department responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary.
• Preferred: Prior experience in linen services, laundry, or housekeeping.