LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN - Per-Diem

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Technician is responsible for the overall processing of linens, clothing and other related laundry duties. Join our team—our culture has earned us recognition as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine! We take pride in our workplace culture, and our employees have voted us one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth consecutive year. At Cary Medical Center, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions are valued and make a meaningful difference every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
Ability to read and write at least at the eighth-grade level.

Responsibilities

Consistently perform tasks conforming to standard procedures and methods.
Accurately monitor linen inventory level and inform laundry lead when reorder points are reached.
Ability to perform all routine tasks to include sorting, folding, pick-up and distribution, operation of equipment, and clean-up.
Monitor inventory level of laundry and replace containers as needed.
Assure all nursing units and other departments are provided with appropriate quantity and quality of linen as determined by preset par levels.
Respond promptly and courteously to the needs of departments when notified.
Work cooperatively with other laundry specialists in performing all aspects of the laundry processing.
Communicate problems with other departments to laundry lead and Manager.
Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Respond to others in the department in a helpful manner, especially in times of increased workload.
Answer phone calls; handle information with courtesy and accuracy; demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes messages as necessary.
Use reference material to ensure accuracy.
Recognize and perform duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
Demonstrate a desire to learn more, and actively pursue goals.
Assume responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted minutes and memos.
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural factors and age-specific competencies in regards to patient population served.
Perform related duties as assigned, or as the situation dictates.