What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAUNDRY TECH position at Campbell County Health?
JOB SUMMARY
The Laundry Tech works under the supervision of the Director of Support Services or Laundry Supervisor. Follows established procedures for washing, handling and processing all hospital linen and resident clothing in a safe and sanitary manner and in accordance to infection control protocol.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collects, weighs, sorts, and logs pounds of soiled linen.
- Strictly adheres to all safety and infection control policies/procedures/protocols.
- Loads and operate washer, folding machines, and dryers.
- Transports clean linen to internal customers.
- Maintains linen inventory and usage reports.
- Orders supplies.
- Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required by department.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient/ resident care and related information.
- Drives the delivery truck for outside facility deliveries including loading and unloading of linen carts.
- Complies with hospital/LTC Corporate Compliance Program including but not limited to, Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital /LTC policies and procedures.
- Must be free from government sanctions involving health care and / or financial practices.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications required
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- Experience
- One year laundry experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required
- Ability to interact well with co-workers, patients, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to be flexible and to follow instructions.
- Ability to safely operate laundry truck and perform loading/unloading of linen carts.
- Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
