Environmental Services Associate

AdventHealth•Live Oak, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate supports Linen Services operations by fulfilling daily linen requests from hospital departments, maintaining linen inventories, auditing and restocking returning linen carts, and keeping the linen room clean. The role communicates with department managers and associates, uses a computerized linen management system to generate reports, and participates in the Linen Utilization Committee. It also trains Linen Associates, volunteers, transporters, and light-duty associates working in the laundry. The associate prioritizes tasks and demonstrates knowledge of infection-control practices and chemical safety related to Linen Services. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of Linen Utilization Techniques.
Knowledge of Linen Products.
Excellent customer service.
Ability to work with vendors.
Ability to work with Nursing and Nursing Leadership.
Ability to use a computer and iPad.
High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 2 years of position-related experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of position-related experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with department managers and associates through written and verbal means.
Use the computerized linen management system to generate reports for Administration and Department Managers.
Participate in the Linen Utilization Committee.
Train volunteers, transporters, and light-duty associates working in the laundry.
Audit returning linen carts and restock them for the next day's delivery.
Fulfill daily linen requests from hospital departments.
Maintain a clean environment in the linen room.
Maintain proper linen inventories to supply the hospital.
Prioritize objectives and tasks.
Train Linen Associates.
Demonstrate knowledge of infection-control practices related to Linen Services.
Demonstrate knowledge of chemical safety and utilization related to Linen Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.