Linen Technician

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Linen Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring that all departments have the necessary linen supplies to support patient care and hospital operations. This position involves ordering, stocking, and distributing linen while maintaining an organized environment. You'll work closely with various departments to meet their needs and contribute to the overall efficiency of hospital operations. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a diverse and inclusive setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; no experience in lieu accepted.
• Preferred experience in a lead or supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Order, stock, and distribute clean linen supplies throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with staff to adjust linen supply levels based on demand.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The Linen Technician is responsible for ordering, stocking, and distributing clean linen supplies throughout the hospital. This role ensures that all departments, including patient care areas and Physician Office Suites, receive adequate linen supplies to support hospital operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Distribute all exchange linen carts delivered by the linen service provider.
2. Deliver clean linen to hospital areas that do not receive an exchange cart.
3. Restock linen supplies for all Physician Office Suites.
4. Restock 1st and 6th floor Operating Rooms (ORs) with scrubs.
5. Place bulk linen orders with the linen service provider for the next scheduled delivery.
6. Submit cancellations for unnecessary orders as needed.
7. Consolidate and organize linen storage areas to maintain an orderly environment.
8. Collaborate with department staff and Materials Management (MM) leadership to adjust par levels based on demand.
9. Pick up and distribute lab coats as needed.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience: Experience in a lead or supervisory position preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written and typed. Computer and typing skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.