Linen Specialist

Mayo Clinic•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

The Linen Specialist 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 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. Prioritize tasks and provide quick responses to customer 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 position 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.
Requires a considerable variety of steady physical activity throughout the work shift including manually transporting linen carts and continuous walking throughout the shift.
Must be able to move heavy carts independently and perform operation of other motorized equipment.
Valid driver’s license may be required.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Responsibilities

Receiving, storing, delivering, and replenishing clean linen
Accurately track linen stock levels and manage inventory
Input data into various software applications
Prioritize tasks and provide quick responses to customer requests
Ensure safe handling, transport, and containment of soiled linen
Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts
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
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with leadership, staff, patients and other departments
Accurately identify textile attributes for various patient needs
May be required to float to regional sites to provide coverage support.