Description

Status Hours-

40hrs/wk

Job Summary:

The Laundry Technician is responsible for the overall processing of linens, clothing and other related laundry duties.

Essential Job Duties:

• Receives, weighs and logs soiled linen from hospital and other facilities, if applicable.
• Separates soiled linens to prevent any debris from entering the washing machines or equipment.
• Sort soiled linen according to wash formula or type.
• Assists in loading & unloading washers and dryers.
• Physically and visually checks the linen for stains, rips, tears and serviceability.
• Properly folds, stacks and makes ready for distribution to units.
• Recognizes and reports malfunctions of equipment to immediate supervisor.
• Cleans laundry area and equipment based on cleaning schedule.
• Accurately monitor linen inventory level and inform laundry lead when reorder points are reached.
• Ability to perform all routine tasks to include sorting, folding, pick-up and distribution, operation of equipment, and clean-up.
• Monitor inventory level of laundry and replace containers as needed.
• Assure all nursing units and other departments are provided with appropriate quantity and quality of linen as determined by preset par levels.
• Respond promptly and courteously to the needs of departments when notified.
• Work cooperatively with other laundry technicians in performing all aspects of the laundry processing.
• Communicate problems with other departments to laundry lead and director.

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
• Ability to read and write at least at the eighth-grade level.

Contact:

• To see full job description or to get further information call Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email at klandeen@carymed.org.
• Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services offers a competitive benefits package. To see the full benefits package and other exciting opportunities, click here: Careers & Benefit Information