Linen Distributor

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics; Time; On-site; NOK 19,513,000 - 26,017,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is hiring for an entry-level Linen Distribution role. The position fills exchange carts and basket orders with clean linen and delivers to hospital and off-site locations.

You will assist in production areas, help manage par levels, and document delivery times; many physical tasks in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavy items.
• Demonstrated communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fills delivery carts and basket orders with clean linen.
• Delivers clean linen to hospital locations and off-site facilities following a predetermined par level.
• Removes linen items from delivery carts and counts them as they are placed into cupboards or on exchange carts.
• Records linen delivery times using automated equipment.
• Inventories, weighs and records linen using automated equipment.
• Completes paperwork used to bill non-hospital departments' use of linen.
• Responds to service calls by assembling and delivering orders in a timely manner.
• Assists in production areas by counting, sorting, folding, wrapping, stacking and removing linen from dryers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic math

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position fills exchange carts and basket orders with clean linen items and delivers to hospital and campus locations. The incumbent provides assistance to other linen production areas as needed and visits hospital and off-site facilities using an organization-owned vehicle to determine the types and how much linen is needed on the unit. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance

Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/

Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs .

What Happens Next

Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review. Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.

Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Fills delivery carts and basket orders with clean linen.
• Delivers clean linen to various hospital locations and off-site facilities following a predetermined par level.
• Removes linen items from delivery carts and counts them as they are placed into cupboards or on exchange carts.
• Records linen delivery times using automated equipment.
• Inventories, weighs and records linen using automated equipment.
• Completes paperwork used to bill non-hospital departments' use of linen.
• Responds to service calls by assembling and delivering orders in a timely manner.
• Assists in controlling the production schedule board for the laundry production supervisors by determining what specific items are needed.
• May assist in the production areas by counting, sorting, folding, wrapping, stacking and removing linen from dryers.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Qualifications

Required

• Entry level position.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects which at times weigh in excess of 400 pounds. This position involves considerable standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and moderate lifting and may be exposed to chemical hazards. Incumbents must have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Walking
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Listening
• Pulling and/or Pushing