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Linen Technician

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a renowned healthcare system that embodies dedication, innovation, and a commitment to quality patient care. With nearly 23,000 colleagues, LVHN boasts a diverse and talented workforce that plays a crucial role in providing exceptional healthcare services to communities across the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Recognized nationally for its excellence, LVHN is a Magnet(R) Hospital, a prestigious designation awarded five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, underscoring its nursing quality and patient outcomes. The network's hospitals, including Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Muhlenberg, Hazleton, and Pocono, have consistently earned top safety grades, reflecting the organization's... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of one year experience
  • Knowledge of PC’s and software
  • Familiarity with hospital terminology
  • Customer service skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Physical ability to move/control heavy carts and lift linen bundles and full linen bags
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently in a constantly changing environment

Job Qualifications

  • One year of relevant experience
  • Demonstrates knowledge of PC usage and software applications
  • Familiarity with hospital terminology
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Job Duties

  • Collects soiled linens and personal clothing from designated areas
  • Distributes linen and clothing to areas for pickup by nursing assistants
  • Monitors the quality of linen daily
  • Loads and operates washing machines following equipment instructions
  • Follows the delivery and retrieval procedure of the linen services department at all times
  • Follows infection control guidelines while collecting soiled linen, i.e. gloves, gowns, face shield
  • Strives for optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations
  • Loads washers to provide continuous flow of linens through the wash/dry/fold process
  • Receives and records receipt linen for clean and disposable linen
  • Processes linens through the ironer/folder and towel folder

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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