What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN Per Diem position at Cary Medical Center?
Description
Status Hours-
Per Diem
Job Summary:
The Laundry Technician is responsible for the overall processing of linens, clothing and other related laundry duties.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Receives, weighs and logs soiled linen from hospital and other facilities, if applicable.
2. Separates soiled linens to prevent any debris from entering the washing machines or equipment.
3. Sort soiled linen according to wash formula or type.
4. Assists in loading & unloading washers and dryers.
5. Physically and visually checks the linen for stains, rips, tears and serviceability.
6. Properly folds, stacks and makes ready for distribution to units.
7. Recognizes and reports malfunctions of equipment to immediate supervisor.
8. Cleans laundry area and equipment based on cleaning schedule.
9. Accurately monitor linen inventory level and inform laundry lead when reorder points are reached.
10. Ability to perform all routine tasks to include sorting, folding, pick-up and distribution, operation of equipment, and clean-up.
11. Monitor inventory level of laundry and replace containers as needed.
12. Assure all nursing units and other departments are provided with appropriate quantity and quality of linen as determined by preset par levels.
13. Respond promptly and courteously to the needs of departments when notified.
14. Work cooperatively with other laundry technicians in performing all aspects of the laundry processing.
15. Communicate problems with other departments to laundry lead and director.
Other Duties:
1. Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
2. Respond to others in the department in a helpful manner, especially in times of increased workload.
3. Answer phone calls; handle information with courtesy and accuracy; demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes messages as necessary.
4. Use reference material to ensure accuracy.
5. Recognize and perform duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
6. Demonstrate a desire to learn more, and actively pursue goals.
7. Assume responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted minutes and memos.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural factors and age-specific competencies in regards to
patient population served.
9. Perform related duties as assigned, or as the situation dictates
Requirements
Educational Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
2. Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
3. Ability to read and write at least at the eighth-grade level.
- To see full job description or to get further information call Liz at 207-498-1270 or email at enadeau@carymed.org
- Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services offers a competitive benefits package. To see the full benefits package and other exciting opportunities, click here: Careers & Benefit Information
