LAUNDRY COORDINATOR - Laundry/Linen - Full Time - Days

Laundry Coordinator - Full Time

Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Laundry Coordinator supervises, coordinates, and participates in Linen activities of the department. Interrelates with vendors, patients, other employees, and the public. Provides distribution of Linen within the Hospital. Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment in the department. Receives and examines equipment and supplies to ensure quality and quantities meet established standards and specifications. Maintains accurate records. Assists in the evaluation process for Linen Aides. Participates in the development of short-and-long-range goals and objectives for the department. Performs other duties as requested.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one (1) year of progressive, current Linen experience. Hotel or hospital experience preferred. Previous supervisory experience desirable. Ability to function effectively with minimum supervision.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function

1 * Prepares Linen for distribution to off-site clinics.
2 * Trains personnel in all aspects of Linen services. Monitors employee performance outcomes; retrains as needed. Uses corrective action as appropriate.
3 * Performs random Quality Control inspection of clean Linen.
4 * Maintains clean and orderly Linen storage areas.
5 * Ensures that Linen carts are loaded neatly and ready for scheduled delivery.
6 * Maintains 24-hour Linen requirement in designated areas.
7 * Conducts Linen usage studies and prepares month end report.
8 * Advises supervisor of any changes in Laundry/Linen requirements.
9 * Ensures that scrub suits are delivered to designated areas when returned from vendor.
10 * Monitors Linen operation throughout shift, checking that adequate supplies are available and staff coverage is appropriate.
11 Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes policy/procedure changes, system changes, etc., to Assistant Director and/or department performance improvement committee.
12 Manages time effectively to meet department workload, support employee cleaning and distribution/pick-up activities.
13 Observes department policies and procedures.
14 Understands and implements all OHS and JCAHO requirements.
15 * Documentation reflects compliance with established Hospital policies and procedures.
16 * Must be in attendance on site and arrive to work on time.