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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Creates and transmits accurate daily linen orders to the designated laundry service to ensure departments are properly stocked. Checks and creates quality checks and standards for all linen orders. Delivers clean linen in accordance with ministry standards; collects soiled linen in accordance with ministry standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Creates and transmits accurate daily linen orders to the designated laundry service to ensure departments are properly stocked. Checks and creates quality checks and standards for all linen orders. Delivers clean linen in accordance with ministry standards; collects soiled linen in accordance with ministry standards.

+ Monitors and response to critical lows within the scrub dispensing process and assist in updating the dispensing station database.

+ Performs tasks in association with operating the following equipment: washers, dryers, irons, steamers, folders, and sewing machines.

+ Sorts laundry items by label and loads by beddings, surgical gowns, linens, etc. and begin the laundry process: load, add detergent, other cleaning agents and when necessary germicidal and disinfectant solutions; adjust water temperatures; after wash place in dryer; sorts and folds clean items into appropriate storage bins. Wraps linen for surgical packs accurately according to ministry guidelines.

+ Counts items to validate laundry lists. Documents any unusable textile items and generates reports to a supervisor.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

+ No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Constant standing and walking.

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent reaching and gripping.

+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

+ Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

9151000024 Laundry and Linen Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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