Laundry Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Fargo, ND is seeking dedicated staff to maintain cleanliness in a healthcare facility. Responsibilities include handling laundry, ensuring infection prevention, and performing physical tasks associated with cleaning. A preferred high school diploma and some cleaning experience are required. This is a full-time role with varying shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan. EEO/AA Employer with a drug-free workplace policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting is helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Handle laundry duties including washing and sorting.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning experience in a healthcare setting

Ability to use a computer

Knowledge of materials and methods used in cleaning

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Hesi Bldg
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1420 40th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Department: Monday through Fridays with occasional Saturdays

Job Summary

Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. Work independently or work in a team environment ensuring the use of equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately such as sorting, washing, any chemical application, or water temperature. Depending upon the location, complete assigned tasks based on that location’s standard processes and policies. Follow infection prevention guidelines for handling contaminated laundry according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Participate in laundry collection and sorting, as well as handling, storage and distribution of clean laundry properly based on that location’s standard processes and policies.

Depending upon the location, collect dirty linens (including but not limited to gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, and personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distribute clean and disinfected linens. Based on that location’s standard processes and policies, complete some of the following tasks: washing, drying, folding linens, sorting and folding clothing, and completing the proper labeling process for the designated health care organization. Depending on location will store and secure laundry supplies and equipment of a healthcare organization.

All proper protective equipment (PPE) is to be used or worn as outlined in that location’s standard processes and policies. Physical activities include but are not limited to considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on the location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to use a computer, prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting, knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning is helpful.

Depending on location, must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0262868
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No