Laundry Technician - Full Time

Sanford; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Laundry Aide to perform day-to-day tasks in maintaining a clean environment within a healthcare facility. The role involves sorting, washing, disinfecting linens, and distributing clean laundry while following infection prevention guidelines and location policies.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 30-50 lbs, operate computer systems, and have a valid driver’s license. Overtime and shift variations may apply to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and familiarity with healthcare cleaning is helpful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment in a health care setting.
• Handle laundry including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water temperature.
• Follow location standard processes and policies for tasks.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry.
• Participate in collection, sorting, handling, storage, and distribution of linens.
• Collect dirty linens from wards and distribute clean linens.
• Wash, dry, fold linens and label properly.
• Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment.
• Wear PPE as required.
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays as needed.
• Remain on feet for the majority of shift.

Skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare cleaning experience

Lifting 30-50 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position: No

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Work independently or as part of a team ensuring the use of equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately such as sorting, washing, chemical application, or water temperature.
• Complete assigned tasks based on location standard processes and policies.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry according to organizational and healthcare industry laundry standards.
• Participate in laundry collection and sorting, as well as handling, storage, and distribution of clean laundry properly based on location standard processes and policies.
• Collect dirty linens (gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distribute clean and disinfected linens.
• Wash, dry, fold linens, sort and fold clothing, and complete the proper labeling process for the designated health care organization.
• Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment of a healthcare organization.
• Wear all proper protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in the location standard processes and policies.
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials; lift and/or move up to 30-50 lbs, push/pull up to 500 lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
• Remain on feet for majority of shift; may be exposed to noise from equipment.
• Work may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays depending on patient needs.

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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs.

EEO Statement

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 1‑877‑949‑5678 or email [e-mail].