Position Highlights:

Under the direction of the Linen Program Supervisor, the Linen Technician I is responsible for receiving and distributing clean linen. He/she is responsible for filling and inventorying linen carts, weighing clean and soiled linen bins, and ensuring all patient care areas have a proper amount of linen. He/she is also responsible for cleaning the linen storage areas.

Responsibilities:

• Complete working knowledge of communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, isolation standards and transmission-based precautions, chain of infection, hand hygiene to ensure patient safety.
• Chemical dwell times
• Isolation differentiation
• Proper operation of cleaning equipment- Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Complete working knowledge of appropriate PPE
• Proper disinfection and cleaning of patient care are
• Complete working knowledge of standard precautions
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
• Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Policies and Procedures:

• Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
• Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Six months experience in the following: linen handling, healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, janitorial, or hospitality.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation)