Linen Handler / Per Diem / BWH Materials Management-(3290911)
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT :
Following established hospital, Joint Commission (JC), DPH and department guidelines and procedures, ensures all linen items, including scrubs / uniforms are efficiently delivered to end-user according to schedule / need.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
- Receives and stores linen items at designated locations according to established schedules.
- Assesses and fills inpatient exchange carts daily.
- Ensures all standing orders are filled and ancillary areas are assessed and filled. Both types of orders should be subsequently staged for delivery.
- Receives and fills all demand orders from established user-areas and stages for delivery and distribution.
- Ensures exchange carts are delivered to inpatient floors according to schedule.
- Answers the telephone and responds to all customer requests / inquiries.
- Inspects, rejects and disposes of clean linen items as appropriate.
- Fills Scrub Machine Dispensers and empties Soiled Scrub Machines in accordance to policy and schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
- Must speak and understand English.
- Basic mathematical and communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 and remain on feet for 80% of work time.
- Must be able push / pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).
- Must be able to learn / operate electric power jack to move 1500 lbs.
- Must have the ability to adjust to operational changes including service and schedule changes
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
Working Conditions :
Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to work on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH / Partners;
- follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and / or Partners, as appropriate;
brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
30+ days ago