Job description
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Purpose of JobTo finish clean hospital linens within a production environment. Inspects for linen cleanliness / imperfections, while removing non-shippable linen. Accepts and elects to be rotated daily to operate all pieces of laundry processing equipment. Will also hand fold various general / surgical linens on a daily basis.
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Job Requirements
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For safety reasons, qualified applicants must be able to speak and understand English sufficiently to perform safety requirements and demonstrate the ability to follow safety rules required.
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No experience necessary, will train
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Must successfully complete Back School, an in-service and demonstration of safe body mechanics, within
90 days of hire, and annually thereafter. -
Must successfully complete Back School, an in-service and demonstration of safe body mechanics, within 90 days of hire, and annually thereafter.
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Ability to exert up to 43 pounds of push and pull force.
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Involves various movement requirements especially upper body.
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Utilizes repetitive grasping, pulling, and reaching movements.
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Requires stooping and bending to process linen out of baskets and bins.
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Must be ab le to stand for eight hour shift.
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Visually must be able to discriminate detail.
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Environment is warmer during seasonal times.
Education
Experience
License/Certifications
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Essential Job Functions
- Operates various laundry processing equipment in a safe productive manner.
- Folds and stacks linens into different categories meeting production standards set by supervisor.
- Inspects all linens, surgical and general for tears, holes and overall cleanliness.
- Removes from clean shippable linens, those that need rewashed, are stained or rags.
- Works the tie machine area bundling linens and loading racks in quantities specified by the distribution department. Places linens into assigned holding bins.
- Alternates job assignments with fellow staff members as scheduled by the supervisor.
- Keeps work areas clean, during and at the close of each shift. Changes out ragged, mending, and stain wash bags.
- Performs needed housekeeping functions to maintain a clean working environment and to keep equipment clean.
- Hand folding Standards:
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Baby Clothes - 280 pc. Per hour
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Laundry Bags - 190 pc. Per hour
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PJ’s - 160 pc. Per hour
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Robes/Long Sleeve Gowns - 180 pc Per hour
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Scrub Clothes - 160 pc. Per hour
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Soft Contours - 180 pc. Per hour
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Surgery Towels - 500 pc. Per hour
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Wash Cloths - 1000 pc. Per hour
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18” micro mops - 500 pc. Per hour
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- Equipment Processing Standards:
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Bath Blankets (blanket folder) - 325 pc. Per hour
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Bath Towels - 625 pc. Per hour
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Baby Blankets - 400 pc Per hour
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Contours - 240 pc. Per hour
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Isolation/IV/Robes - 230 pc. Per hour
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Patient Gowns - 260 pc. Per hour
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Thermal spreads (blanket folder) - 180 pc. Per hour
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Underpads - 370 pc. Per hour
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Bath Blankets - 325 pc. Per hour
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Sheets/Draws - 350 pc. Per hour
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Aprons - 300 pc. Per hour
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Pillow Cases - 500 pc. Per hour
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Surgery Towels - 680 pc. Per hour
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Lab Coats - 40 pc. Per hour
Ironer production:Press Production: -
- Practices set safety guidelines that pertain to equipment and the work environment. Takes action to correct unsafe conditions.
- Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
- Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions I
Essential Functions II
Location: Nebraska Methodist Health System · Laundry and Linens
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 7a-330p Monday - Friday
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