Laundry Technician, LTC - Full-Time

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

About The Position

The Laundry Technician performs day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. The role may be performed independently or as part of a team, using equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls. Depending on the location, the technician follows local standard processes and policies; applies infection-prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry; collects and sorts laundry; and handles, stores, and distributes clean laundry. Duties may include collecting soiled linens and personal clothing from care areas, distributing clean and disinfected linens, washing and drying linens, folding linens and clothing, labeling items, and securing laundry supplies and equipment. Required PPE must be used as specified by local procedures. The position involves being on one's feet for most of the shift and performing physical activities such as walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. It may involve noise from operating equipment. Work hours can vary based on patient needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. This opening is full-time, scheduled for day shifts, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Ability to lift and/or move up to 30–50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 500 pounds on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
Ability to remain on one's feet for most of the shift and perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use a computer.
Prior cleaning experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning.
Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
Handle laundry safely using appropriate equipment and methods, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and water-temperature controls.
Follow infection-prevention guidelines when handling contaminated laundry.
Collect and sort laundry, and handle, store, and distribute clean laundry according to local processes and policies.
Collect soiled linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices, and distribute clean and disinfected linens, as applicable to the location.
Wash, dry, and fold linens; sort and fold clothing; and label items as required by the location.
Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment, as applicable to the location.
Use or wear required personal protective equipment.