What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trash/Linen Tech (7:00AM - 3:30PM) position at Riverview Regional Medical Center?
| Location | US-AL-Gadsden | ID | 2025-195284 | Category | Service | Position Type | Full Time | Shift | Days | Job Type | Non-Exempt |
Benefits Statement
We offer:
- Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Collaborative work teams & cohorts
- ...and much more!
We would love to have you on our Team!
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Shift: Days
Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
The Primary responsibility of the Trash Tech is to remove trash, dirty linen, biohazardous materials, pharmacy waste and recycling from all areas of the hospital and place it in the properly designated locations. Performs any other Environmental Services related duties as needed by his/her direct supervisor and or management.
Essential Functions/Performance Expectations
- Understands departmental organizational chart
- Understands Departmental dress code
- Knows proper hand washing techniques
- Understanding of methods to prevent cross contamination
- The wearing of appropriate PPE
- Knowledge of proper use/disposal of gloves
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull a wheeled cart of 650 pounds.
- Ability to count and record inventory of terry/linen.
- Must have excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced health care environment
Education and Work Experience
- One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
#LI-AZ1
Prime Healthcare believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, child birth or related medical condition or any other protected category as defined by State or Federal Law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status, disability, race, gender or other protected characteristics.
