GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Following established hospital, Joint Commission (JC), DPH and department guidelines and procedures, ensures all linen items, including scrubs/uniforms are efficiently delivered to end-user according to schedule/need.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives and stores linen items at designated locations according to established schedules.

• Assesses and fills inpatient exchange carts daily.

• Ensures all standing orders are filled and ancillary areas are assessed and filled. Both types of orders should be subsequently staged for delivery.

• Receives and fills all demand orders from established user-areas and stages for delivery and distribution.

• Ensures exchange carts are delivered to inpatient floors according to schedule.

• Answers the telephone and responds to all customer requests/inquiries.

• Inspects, rejects and disposes of clean linen items as appropriate.

• Fills Scrub Machine Dispensers and empties Soiled Scrub Machines in accordance to policy and schedule.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).

• Must speak and understand English.

• Basic mathematical and communication skills.

• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) and remain on feet for 80% of work time.

• Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).

• Must be able to learn/operate electric power jack to move 1500 lbs.

• Must have the ability to adjust to operational changes including service and schedule changes

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Working Conditions:

Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to work on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

Schedule: Per Diem

Time of Day:

Standard Hours: 1

Shift: Rotating