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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Linen Technician today with St. David's North Austin Medical Center.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Come join our team as a(an) Linen Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the distribution of clean linens to all using departments. Responsible for maintaining a sufficient supply of clean linens available to meet hospital needs. Performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.

Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow Linen department procedures.

• Responsible for stocking linen carts on each unit according to set PAR levels.

• Demonstrates knowledge of inventory procedures.

• Documents all emergency deliveries.

• Routinely disinfects cart used to deliver linen.

• Maintains linen shelves in neat and orderly manner.

• Reports linen shortages immediately.

• Maintains the cleanliness and environment of the Linen Room.

• Purpose of disinfecting.

• Meaning of standard precautions.

• Practices proper hand-washing procedures.

• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Understands isolation and signage.

• Frequently changes gloves.

• Handles biohazard waste appropriately.

• Disposes of sharps appropriately.

• Collects and transports trash throughout the facility.

• Demonstrates understanding of “clean linen” and where it is kept.

• Appropriately handles soiled linen and torn linen.

• Responds appropriately to linen shortages.

• Properly reports accidents before the end of shift.

• Protects patient confidentiality.

• Wears proper protection when entering isolation rooms.

• Responds to code red or other emergency codes per policy.

• Follows SDS and “Right to Know” standards.

• Proper use of wet floor signs.

• Uses dilution station to mix chemicals properly.

• Uses only properly labeled bottles.

• Demonstrates understanding of the hazards of mixing chemical.

• Understands various use of chemicals related to the housekeeping job.

• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

• Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.

• Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures required by both HCA and North Austin Medical Center.

Required:

Preferred: Ability to communicate in English, both written and orally

St.David’s North Austin Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-north-austin-medical-center) is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than **360 beds** . The facility is home to **St. David’s Children’s Hospital (https://stdavids.com/service/pediatrics) , St. David’s Women’sCenter of Texas (https://stdavids.com/service/womens-center-of-texas) featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery (https://texasrobotic.com/)** . Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Linen Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.