Machine/Linen Attendant Days

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Operate, load and unload washers and dryers
• Operate spreader machine
• Operate flatwork ironer and flatwork folder to iron and fold flatwork pieces
• Operate steam press or iron to press special coats, doctor's lab coats, and other items
• Work at hand fold table to fold and stack linen; place/load linen into hampers and linen carts
• Segregate worn, stained or otherwise imperfect articles
• Inspect linen for tears, soil and/or stains
• Deliver linen exchange carts and linen hampers throughout the hospital
• Sort and deliver linen bags throughout the hospital
• Pick up soiled linen throughout the hospital; deliver it to the laundry
• Work in the wash room to sort and weigh all linens
• Record weights of wash loads
• Perform general cleaning; sweep and mop floors, wash walls
• Use air hose and vacuum to remove lint
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings
• Attend meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, perform addition and subtraction, and follow simple written and oral directions
• Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License preferred
• No experience required

Skills

• Machine operation: washers, dryers, flatwork ironer, flatwork folder, steam press, and spreader

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• Walk throughout the hospital numerous times per day
• Ability to lift containers loaded with soiled linen weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read forms, charts and worksheets
• Ability to receive and understand phone calls when working solo on weekends
• Ability to climb steps and ladders when placing clean linen on shelves

Schedule

Days