Linen Technician

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Linen Services Associate to support linen distribution and cleaning to meet patient and staff needs at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Responsibilities include stocking, delivering linen, and ensuring quality. The role requires physical ability to lift heavy items and adherence to infection control guidelines. This is a day shift position in the Linen Services department.

Qualifications

• Must possess and exhibit customer service, teamwork, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with hospital terminology.
• 1 year of related experience or exposure to health care settings.
• Must be physically able to move/control heavy carts and lift linen bundles and full linen bags.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens and personal clothing from designated areas.
• Distributes linen/clothing to areas for pickup by nursing assistants.
• Monitors the quality of linen daily.
• Loads and operates washing machines following equipment instructions.
• Follows the delivery and retrieval procedure of the linen services department at all times.
• Follows infection control guidelines while collecting soiled linen, e.g. gloves, gowns, face shield.
• Strives for optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations.
• Loads washers to provide continuous flow of linens through the wash/dry/fold process.
• Receives and records receipt linen for clean and disposable linen.
• Processes linens through the ironer/folder and towel folder.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

PCs and software

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Performs tasks to ensure that linen/clothing distribution and cleaning best meet the care needs of patients/staff, and that all linen is handled, stored, and processed to control/prevent infection. Distributes the linen, stocks shelves, and carts to established par levels, utilizing the exchange cart system and collects solid linen. Provides exceptional customer service while ensuring the satisfaction of internal customers. Performs tasks to ensure that linen/clothing distribution and cleaning best meet the care needs of patients/staff, and that all linen is handled, stored, and processed to control/prevent infection. Distributes the linen, stocks shelves, and carts to established par levels, utilizing the exchange cart system and collects solid linen. Provides exceptional customer service while ensuring the satisfaction of internal customers.

Job Duties

• Collects soiled linens and personal clothing from designated areas.
• Distributes linen/clothing to areas for pickup by nursing assistants.
• Monitors the quality of linen daily.
• Loads and operates washing machines following equipment instructions.
• Follows the delivery and retrieval procedure of the linen services department at all times.
• Follows infection control guidelines while collecting soiled linen, i.e. gloves, gowns, face shield.
• Strives for optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations.
• Loads washers to provide continuous flow of linens through the wash/dry/fold process.
• Receives and records receipt linen for clean and disposable linen.
• Processes linens through the ironer/folder and towel folder.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year
• Demonstrates knowledge of PC's and software.
• Familiarity with hospital terminology.
• Must possess and exhibit customer service, teamwork, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be physically able to move/control heavy carts and lift linen bundles and full linen bags.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work independently, in a constantly changing environment.

Physical Demands

Lifts over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 3:30 Department: 1004-09316 Linen Services - CC Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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