Linen Specialist-Driver

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

117d

About The Position

The Linen Specialist-Driver role is vital in the healthcare care setting ensuring the availability of hygienically clean linen for patients and staff while maintaining a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This position involves performing linen specialist duties, safely operating a delivery truck and be proficient in maneuvering into dock bays. Follows traffic laws, DOT regulations, and safety protocols. Perform preventative maintenance on delivery trucks, including vehicle inspections and ensuring functionality of motorized equipment. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, delivering, and replenishing clean linen throughout the hospital campus', clinics and regional sites. Accurately track linen stock levels, manage inventory, and input data into various software applications. Provide quick responses to urgent linen requests within site-specific guidelines. Ensure safe handling, transport, and containment of soiled linen, following infection prevention protocols. Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts to enhance service and efficiency. Ensure proper use and maintenance of motorized equipment for linen transport. Expedites emergency linen requests and assist in managing linen at multiple locations if needed. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with leadership, staff, patients and other departments. Must be able to accurately identify textile attributes for various patient needs. May be required to float to regional sites to provide coverage support.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient in Outlook and computer applications.
• Experience with truck operation and maintenance preferred.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass random drug tests.
• Valid Driver's license and DOT Medical certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with filling diesel, anti-gel, plugging in the diesel engine block, and vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform linen specialist duties and operate a delivery truck safely.
• Maneuver into dock bays and follow traffic laws, DOT regulations, and safety protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance on delivery trucks, including vehicle inspections.
• Receive, store, deliver, and replenish clean linen throughout the hospital campus, clinics, and regional sites.
• Accurately track linen stock levels and manage inventory.
• Input data into various software applications.
• Provide quick responses to urgent linen requests within site-specific guidelines.
• Ensure safe handling, transport, and containment of soiled linen, following infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of motorized equipment for linen transport.
• Expedite emergency linen requests and assist in managing linen at multiple locations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED