LINEN HANDLER - Trinity Health Corporation : Job Details

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Receives stores, collects, tracks and transport linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) throughout SJMHS including off-site clinic and satellite locations. Works well with teams, independently, efficiently and ina safe manner. Routinely utilizes computer, tracking software, handheld units, and associated Supply Chain equipment.

What the Linen Handler will need:

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: N/A

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Related Experience

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Prioritize assigned tasks and organize work.

* Ability to use and read a platform scale and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Computer Competency

* Basic computer skills.

Physical/Mental

* Standing, walking (75-100% of time); lifting, pulling, push up to 35lbs (50-75% of the time. Bending, twisting, squatting (25-50% of the time); sitting, climbing, kneel, fine motor use (0-25% of the time); Perform detail housekeeping tasks and work with changing priorities (100%).

Works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions. Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

What the Linen Handler will do:

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Delivers equipment, linen, scrubs, and supplies to all user departments from supply holding area.

* Responsible for unit inventories and coordination of linens to assure adequate daily par levels and supply needs.

* Works closely with Receiving Dock Handlers to coordinate flow of supplies, linen, and equipment to all user departments.

* Assist unloading Co-op laundry trucks and transports clean linen to the clean linen holding area.

* Prepares unit specific clean linen exchange carts following prescribed schedule and par level.

* Delivers clean linen exchange carts to specific department locations.

* Collects soiled linen daily from hospital units and transports to dock.

* Transfers soiled linen from collection carts to Co-op laundry carts in preparation for transport to Co-op Laundry.

* Places linen replenishment orders with Co-op Laundry.

* Operates freight elevator to transport supplies to and from the designated areas.

* Maintains required distribution records.

* Answer telephone and respond to routine inquires and maintains good Customer Service.

* Operates power industrial type pallet jack to transport heavy supplies throughout hospital.

* Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

* Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors.

* Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

* Performs other job duties as requested.

Why Trinity Health?

* Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.

* Competitive pay

* Paid time off and comprehensive benefit package that starts day one

* Benefits on day 1, no waiting period

* Retirement programs with employer match

* Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family

* 18 Days of PTO your first year, 6 paid Holidays

* 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T

* Please visit to see the full list of perks and benefits we offer our colleagues.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.