Job Requirements
Position Summary
Perform linen distribution procedures to ensure hospital linen needs are met. This includes receiving, storing, and distributing clean, processed linen in-house and returning soiled linen to be picked up by the commercial laundry for reprocessing.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
License/Registration/Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- Experience with linen distribution in a healthcare setting
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
Core Job Responsibilities
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Stocks shelves and carts in the Linen Room on a daily basis
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Verifies that line is clean and is neatly placed in the proper location
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Ensure that linen in assigned area is in compliance with state and federal standards 100% of the time
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Sign and date Linen Distribution forms in each department. (Soiled linen, Restocked line, and linen data collection forms) Forms are submitted to the Distribution Coordinator.
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Arranges line in assigned area to expedite the physical count with 90% accuracy
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Assists staff with all functions of the inventory
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Maintains adequate inventory on hand during inventory count
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Ensures that par location in the Linen Management system is accurate
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Inventory linen as scheduled with handheld computer. Download data to Linen Management System to obtain linen to be provided to each area
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Pull required stock from linen room and deliver stock to nursing units. Ensure that all requests are filled accurately
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Review actual line usage in each linen storage location and report all changes to Distribution Coordinator
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Performs scheduled pick up of soiled linen as assigned.
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Other duties as assigned
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Ability to read and write legibly and understand written and verbal communication. Ability to process necessary paperwork.
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Must be able to make decisions clearly and quickly. Must be able to withstand the demands of an active position. Must be able to withstand
- Many hours of standing, walking, stooping, lifting, and moving carts. Ability to work as a team member with peers and other
- departments.
