LAUNDRY TECH

Margaret Mary Health; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaret Mary Health is seeking a dedicated hospital laundry technician to process soiled linen, wash, deliver and collect linen across hospital departments. You will work with a team to meet quality standards, observe infection control practices, and participate in data collection for quality improvement.

The role involves operating washers and dryers, loading and unloading, and ensuring linen meets safety and cleanliness standards. Training and shift support are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to operate washers, dryers, iron, chemical dispensers, scales and carts.
• Able to operate a computer and basic office equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Uses proper PPE when handling soiled linen.
• Collects and transports soiled linen in a safe, timely manner.
• Sorts and weighs linen for washers; documents weight accuracy.
• Reports foreign objects found in linen for safety.
• Loads washers correctly and starts cycles with appropriate formula for infection control.
• Unloads washers and sorts linen for drying; operates dryers and removes lint.
• Inspects linen for stains or tears and routes defects.
• Folds dried linen to meet standards and sorts towels for proper use.
• Delivers carts of linen to user departments safely and timely.
• Performs data collection for quality improvement and maintains daily reports.
• Trains new team members and helps introduce new products or equipment.
• Keeps work areas clean and participates in routine checks and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Oral & written instructions

Operate washers/dryers/iron

Computer & office equipment

Job description

Location: Hospital - Laundry

80/pp Full Time, 2p-10:30p; includes every other weekend

Job Summary

Process soiled linen, collect soiled linen, sort & wash soiled linen. Process clean washed linen, prepare delivery, deliver, pick-up soiled linen. Works with team members to complete tasks & keep records. Assists with training team members & demonstrates new techniques. Performs data collection for quality improvement.

Location: Hospital - Laundry

80/pp Full Time, 2p-10:30p; includes every other weekend

Job Summary

Process soiled linen, collect soiled linen, sort & wash soiled linen. Process clean washed linen, prepare delivery, deliver, pick-up soiled linen. Works with team members to complete tasks & keep records. Assists with training team members & demonstrates new techniques. Performs data collection for quality improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses proper PPE when handling soiled linen.
• Collect soiled linen, in a safe & timely manner.
• Sort soiled linen, weigh linen for washers & document weight accuracy.
• Report foreign objects found in linen for safety.
• Properly load washers.
• Select formula & start washers, using appropriate formula for infection control.
• Unload washers, while sorting linen for appropriate drying process.
• Operate dryers timely & remove all lint.
• Operate flatwork iron safely.
• Inspect linen for stains/tears & send defective article to proper area to meet standard.
• Fold dried linen to meet standard.
• Inspect & sort surgical towels in stacks for appropriate use.
• Place par on carts accurately.
• Deliver carts of linen to user departments in a safe & timely manner.
• Process linens & deliver to storage areas.
• Complete laundry processes for all linens washed throughout the week/weekends.
• Maintain clean environment.
• Empty trash & remove boxes after deliveries.
• Dust & clean/mop floors daily.
• Trains new team members & ensures processes are met.
• Assists in introducing new products, machines or equipment.
• Performs data collection for quality improvement.
• Works as a team completing daily activities/processes.
• Performs quality checks & inspections of processed linens.
• Monitors par stock levels & submits supply orders weekly or as needed.
• Receives calls & problem solves when necessary.
• Performs routine checks of linen storage areas & closets.
• Maintains daily report.
• Reports any departmental issues to manager.
• Reports any machine malfunctions to manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication & customer service skills.
• Able to follow oral & written instructions.
• Able to properly operate washers, dryers, iron, chemical dispensers, scales & carts.
• Able to operate a computer & basic office equipment as needed.