Washer and Extractor Operator - Chambersburg Hospital - Day

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for sorting soiled linen and operating washers and extractors. The role involves maintaining accurate records of laundry processed, adhering to infection control practices, and ensuring the cleanliness of the work area and equipment. The operator will gather soiled linen, weigh it for the washer-extractor, load and unload washers, and prepare linen for finishing operations. Additionally, the role requires monitoring supplies, assisting in other departmental jobs, and attending in-service training. The position is classified as very heavy work, requiring significant physical exertion.

Requirements

Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Ability to maneuver/control heavy laundry carts on a frequent basis.
Ability to frequently operate hand controls on various laundry equipment.
Near-visual acuity for detecting soiled or torn linen; color perception required.
Auditory acuity adequate for hearing normal voice tones when not facing an individual and to detect noises in malfunctioning equipment.
Manual dexterity, digital sensitivity, and flexibility in order to operate equipment and manipulate laundry.
Ability to remain on ones feet for long periods of time.
Stands and walks on carpet, tile, or linoleum surfaces on a constant basis.
Lifts up to 70 pounds from floor to waist and/or shoulder level constantly.
Carries up to 20 pounds for distances of up to 300 feet frequently.
Constantly pushes/pulls up to 300 pounds throughout the hospital.
Reaches up to two feet overhead on a constant basis.
Possesses good general mental health; verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak, read, and write the English language.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
Previous experience in industrial laundry preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate records of total weight and production time of laundry processed; submits to Secretary.
Applies personal protective practices and Infection Control techniques; keeps work area and equipment clean.
Wears protective clothing (i.e., gown, cap, gloves, goggles, as indicated); washes hands before and after handling soiled linen; follows established Infection Control Guidelines.
Sorts soiled linen between washer loads and maintains checks on continuing washer operation.
Answers phone; receives requests for linen and pick-up of soiled linen; relays information as appropriate.
Organizes and processes soiled linen maintaining the production schedule generated from the linen room.
Keeps work area clean; cleans overhead areas weekly.
Prioritizes workload at beginning of shift so that important deadlines can be met. Able to process 5,000 to 7,000 pounds of laundry daily.
Gathers soiled linen from laundry chutes, according to established schedules.
Weighs linen for washer-extractor following guidelines established for washer loads.
Loads soiled linen into washers, insuring loads are balanced according to weight and fabric type, within 10 minutes.
Unloads washers; prepares for finishing operations.
Cleans and disinfects soiled linen carts daily per procedure; cleans and disinfects soiled linen room daily.
Cleans laundry machinery weekly as per procedure; reports malfunctioning equipment and unsafe acts/conditions to Manager immediately.
Monitors supplies for washer-extractor; notifies charge person of low supply levels. Folds rough dry when sorting and washing is caught up.
Demonstrates knowledge of various departmental jobs; maintains ability to assist in other positions.
Attends departmental in-services and educational programs to develop communication skills, learn new forms/procedures, etc.
Sorts linen from various areas, following established guidelines. Able to sort basket in 7 to 10 minutes.