Laundry Tech

Location:  Hospital - Laundry

TEMP position 24 hours a week plus a weekend shift (in total 3 8-hour shifts per week)

Job Summary:

Process soiled linen, collect soiled linen, sort & wash soiled linen. Process clean washed linen, prepare delivery, deliver, pick-up soiled linen. Works with team members to complete tasks & keep records. Assists with training team members & demonstrates new techniques. Performs data collection for quality improvement.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

 Duties/Responsibilities:

·      Uses proper PPE when handling soiled linen.

·      Collect soiled linen, in a safe & timely manner.

• Sort soiled linen, weigh linen for washers & document weight accuracy.


• Report foreign objects found in linen for safety.


• Properly load washers.


• Select formula & start washers, using appropriate formula for infection control.


• Unload washers, while sorting linen for appropriate drying process.


• Operate dryers timely & remove all lint.


• Operate flatwork iron safely.


• Inspect linen for stains/tears & send defective article to proper area to meet standard.


• Fold dried linen to meet standard.


• Inspect & sort surgical towels in stacks for appropriate use.


• Place par on carts accurately.


• Deliver carts of linen to user departments in a safe & timely manner.


• Process linens & deliver to storage areas.


• Complete laundry processes for all linens washed throughout the week/weekends.


• Maintain clean environment.


• Empty trash & remove boxes after deliveries.


• Dust & clean/mop floors daily.


• Trains new team members & ensures processes are met.


• Assists in introducing new products, machines or equipment.


• Performs data collection for quality improvement.


• Works as a team completing daily activities/processes.


• Performs quality checks & inspections of processed linens.


• Monitors par stock levels & submits supply orders weekly or as needed.


• Receives calls & problem solves when necessary.


• Performs routine checks of linen storage areas & closets.


• Maintains daily report.


• Reports any departmental issues to manager.


• Reports any machine malfunctions to manager.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication & customer service skills.


• Able to follow oral & written instructions.


• Able to properly operate washers, dryers, iron, chemical dispensers, scales & carts.


• Able to operate a computer & basic office equipment as needed. 

  Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• No prior work experience required.

 Physical Requirements:

• Work requires constant walking, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, reaching, manual dexterity & use of hands; frequent talking & occasional kneeling.


• Constant lifting around 25 – 50lbs.