Linen 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

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.

Summary

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 collect 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 collect 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

Lift 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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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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