Hospital Linen Services Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Linen Services associate to ensure efficient linen/clothing distribution and cleaning that supports patient care. You will load washers, stock shelves, monitor linen quality, and follow infection control guidelines while delivering excellent service to internal customers in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This full-time onsite role at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest operates on a day shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, requiring the ability to

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with hospital terminology.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be physically able to move and lift heavy linen equipment and bundles.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linens and personal clothing from designated areas.
• Distribute linen/clothing to pickup areas for nursing staff.
• Monitor linen quality on a daily basis.
• Load and operate washing machines per equipment instructions.
• Follow the department's delivery and retrieval procedures at all times.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines when handling soiled linen (gloves, gowns, face shield).
• Strive for cost-efficient use of supplies within budget constraints.
• Load washers to maintain continuous linen flow through wash/dry/fold.
• Receive and record receipt of linen for clean and disposable linen.
• Process linens through ironing/folding and towel folding.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Heavy lifting

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Linen Services associate to ensure efficient linen/clothing distribution and cleaning that supports patient care. You will load washers, stock shelves, monitor linen quality, and follow infection control guidelines while delivering excellent service to internal customers in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This full-time onsite role at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest operates on a day shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, requiring the ability to