Laundry Technician - Part Time

Jamestown Regional Medical Center•Jamestown, ND

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The laundry technician is responsible for providing an adequate supply of clean and sanitary linen for direct and indirect patient care. The technician also is responsible for sorting, pre-spraying, washing, drying, inspecting, folding and delivering of the processed linen. This is a part-time, benefitted position working 40 hour per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with no nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to follow oral or written orders.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
Ability to follow standardized procedures for sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and garments accurately and efficiently.
Ability to identify items requiring special handling, such as delicate fabrics, contaminated materials, or damaged items, and takes appropriate action.
Ability to monitor equipment operation and workflow to detect malfunctions, inefficiencies, or safety hazards, and reports them promptly.
Demonstrates attention to detail to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with hospital infection control standards.
Independent judgment is required to establish priorities.
Ability to complete assignments and meet due dates as assigned for project.
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Attention to detail required.
Ability to provide direction to leadership.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Participates in and complies with Jamestown Regional Medical Center Safety Management Program.
Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions.
A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment.
A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire.
Must be able to occasionally accomplish movement of computer paper and forms that are a maximum of 50 pounds.
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Constant sitting is required to perform the major responsibilities of this job.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience

Responsibilities

Sorts and processes all linen into groups according to laundry type.
Pre-spray and sometimes soak heavily soiled/contaminated items before processing.
Weigh soiled linen and record on forms provided.
Load washing machine and monitor operation.
Unload washing machine and load into dryers. Reload washing machine and continue washing process.
Unload dryers and fold and sort clean linen according to linen type.
Load clean/folded linen onto delivery cart and delivery to multiple areas throughout the facility.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion via daily sweeping, mopping and cleaning of equipment.
Check and clean lint from the dryers daily.
Collect soiled linen throughout the facility as time allows.
May interact with patients while delivering/retrieving linen.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.