Laundry Technician, Long Term Care - FT/Days

Sanford Health•Fort Collins, CO

12d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Laundry Technician for a long-term care setting. The role performs day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization, working independently or as part of a team to handle laundry safely and appropriately. Duties and processes vary by location and follow local standards and policies, infection-prevention guidelines, and healthcare laundry standards. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a listed shift of 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The job posting also notes that hours may vary based on patient needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The role may involve collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, labeling, storing, and distributing laundry and linens, including gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, and personal clothing. The technician uses required personal protective equipment and may operate laundry equipment and handle cleaning chemicals. The position involves being on one's feet for most of the shift, physical activity, and possible exposure to equipment noise. The listed salary range is $15.25 to $17.75, with additional pay for weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to use a computer.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
Handle laundry safely and appropriately, including sorting, washing, chemical application, and attention to water temperature.
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 according to location-specific processes and policies.
Depending on location, collect dirty linens and personal clothing from wards, rooms, and medical offices and distribute clean, disinfected linens.
Depending on location, wash, dry, fold, sort, and label linens and clothing according to local processes.
Depending on location, store and secure laundry supplies and equipment.
Use or wear required personal protective equipment according to local processes and policies.