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           

Any Level of Education

 

Experience        

N/A

 

License/Registration/Certifications       

N/A

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education      

Any Level of Education

 

Preferred Experience   

Experience with linen distribution in a healthcare setting

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

 

Stocks shelves and carts in the Linen Room on a daily basis Verifies that line is clean and is neatly placed in the proper location Ensure that linen in assigned area is in compliance with state and federal standards 100% of the time 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. Arranges line in assigned area to expedite the physical count with 90% accuracy Assists staff with all functions of the inventory Maintains adequate inventory on hand during inventory count Ensures that par location in the Linen Management system are accurate Inventory linen as scheduled with hand held computer. Download data to Linen Management System to obtain linen to be provided to each area Pull required stock from linen room and deliver stock to nursing units. Ensure that all request are filled accurately Review actual line usage in each linen storage location and report all changes to Distribution Coordinator Performs scheduled pick up of soiled linen as assigned. Other duties as assigned Ability to read and write legibly and understand written and verbal communication.  Ability to process necessary paperwork. 

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.