Linen Technician

Lehigh Valley Hospital • Allentown, PA

224d

About The Position

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PCs and software.
• Familiarity with hospital terminology.
• Must possess and exhibit customer service, teamwork, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be physically able to move/control heavy carts and lift linen bundles and full linen bags.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work independently, in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens and personal clothing from designated areas.
• Distributes linen/clothing to areas for pickup by nursing assistants.
• Monitors the quality of linen daily.
• Loads and operates washing machines following equipment instructions.
• Follows the delivery and retrieval procedure of the linen services department at all times.
• Follows infection control guidelines while collecting soiled linen, i.e. gloves, gowns, face shield.
• Strives for optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations.
• Loads washers to provide continuous flow of linens through the wash/dry/fold process.
• Receives and records receipt linen for clean and disposable linen.
• Processes linens through the ironer/folder and towel folder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed