Linen Distribution Associate - PT (mid-shift) - Jefferson Abington

Jefferson Health Plans

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Linen Distribution Associate and Environmental Services Supervisor, the Linen Distribution Associate is responsible for the collection, inventory and distribution of hospital linens and uniforms and to provide an adequate supply of clean, sanitary linen to all user departments. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement) • Provide clean, sanitary linens to all user departments, including stocking carts for patient units, scrub dispensing units, and department linen dispensers. (50%) • Picks up soiled scrubs or linens and maintains awareness of linen inventory. (30%) • Maintains equipment-uniforms, clean carts, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance. (10%) • Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. (5%) • Maintains awareness of linen inventory and notified supervisor of any shortages. (5%) • Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Description Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. AND Experience: 6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
• Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, sanitary linens to all user departments, including stocking carts for patient units, scrub dispensing units, and department linen dispensers.
• Picks up soiled scrubs or linens and maintains awareness of linen inventory.
• Maintains equipment-uniforms, clean carts, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance.
• Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Maintains awareness of linen inventory and notified supervisor of any shortages.
• Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees