Laundry Technician

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

11d • $15 - $23

About The Position

Perform day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a healthcare organization. Work independently or as part of a team, using equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature control.

Depending on the location, complete assigned tasks according to local standard processes and policies. Follow infection-prevention guidelines and healthcare industrial laundry standards when handling contaminated laundry. Participate in laundry collection and sorting, and properly handle, store, and distribute clean laundry. Duties may include collecting dirty linens from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distributing clean, disinfected linens; washing, drying, folding, sorting, and labeling linens and clothing; and storing and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Use or wear required protective equipment according to local policies.

The role involves frequent physical activity and standing for most of the shift. Work hours vary by location and patient needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The work may involve exposure to noise from operating equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30–50 pounds and push or pull up to 500 pounds on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• Depending on location, a valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean environment in a healthcare organization.
• Handle laundry safely using appropriate equipment, methods, and techniques, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature control.
• Follow infection-prevention guidelines and healthcare industrial laundry standards when handling contaminated laundry.
• Collect and sort laundry, and handle, store, and distribute clean laundry according to local processes and policies.
• Collect dirty linens from wards, rooms, and medical offices and distribute clean, disinfected linens, as applicable to the location.
• Wash, dry, fold, sort, and label linens and clothing, as assigned based on local processes and policies.
• Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment, as applicable to the location.
• Use or wear required personal protective equipment according to local processes and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED