What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAUNDRY TECH II position at Campbell County Health?
Job Summary
The Laundry Technician II works under the supervision of the Director of Support Services or Laundry Supervisor. This position follows established procedures for washing, handling, and processing all hospital linen and resident clothing in a safe and sanitary manner, in accordance with infection control protocols. The Laundry Technician II processes laundry in a healthcare facility, collects soiled linens according to schedule, and completes processing tasks such as counting, weighing, and recording. The role may utilize automated equipment and responds to special delivery or pickup requests while adhering to sanitation and infection control guidelines.
Essential Functions:
- Collects, weighs, sorts, and logs pounds of soiled linen.
- Strictly adheres to all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Loads and operates washers, 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 the 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 linen carts.
- Complies with hospital/LTC Corporate Compliance Program, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital/LTC policies and procedures.
- Must be free from government sanctions involving healthcare and/or financial practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
Job Qualifications:
- Education
- None
- Licensure
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certifications Required
- Refer to the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- Experience
- One year of laundry experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required.
- Ability to interact well with co-workers, patients, visitors, and staff.
- Flexibility and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to safely operate the laundry truck and perform loading/unloading of linen carts.
- Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic records, as well as operating fax, computer, and copier equipment to perform the duties of the position.
