Machine/Linen Attendant Days

Job description

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Operate, load and unload washers and dryers.
• Operate spreader machine.
• Operate flatwork ironer, flatwork folder to iron and fold flatwork pieces.
• Operate steam press or iron to press special coats, doctor’s lab coats, and other items.
• Work at hand fold table to fold and stack linen; place/load linen into hampers and linen carts.
• Segregate worn, stained or otherwise imperfect articles.
• Inspect linen for tears, soil and/or stains.
• Deliver linen exchange carts and linen hampers throughout the hospital.
• Sort and deliver linen bags throughout the hospital.
• Pick up soiled linen throughout the hospital; deliver it to the laundry.
• Work in the wash room to sort and weigh all linens.
• Record weights of wash loads.
• Do general cleaning; sweep and mop floors, wash walls.
• Use air hose and vacuum to remove lint.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Reports to Laundry Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Ability to read, write, speak, perform addition and subtraction and follow simple written and oral directions.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Valid Missouri Class E Driver’s License, preferred.
EXPERIENCE: None required.
SPECIAL:
MACHINE OPERATION: Washers, dryers, flatwork ironer, flatwork folder, steam press, and spreader.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
WALKING: Walk throughout the hospital numerous times per day.
LIFTING: Ability to lift containers loaded with soiled linen weighing up to 50 pounds.
VISUAL: Ability to read forms, charts wand worksheets.
HEARING: Ability to receive and understand phone calls when working solo on weekends.
CLIMBING: Ability to climb steps and ladders when placing clean linen on shelves.
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