Machine/Linen Attendant Days

Laundry Technician Functions of Position: Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Operate, load and unload washers and dryers. Operate spreader machine. Operate flatwork ironer, flatwork folder to iron and fold flatwork pieces. Operate steam press or iron to press special coats, doctor's lab coats, and other items. Work at hand fold table to fold and stack linen; place/load linen into hampers and linen carts. Segregate worn, stained or otherwise imperfect articles. Inspect linen for tears, soil and/or stains. Deliver linen exchange carts and linen hampers throughout the hospital. Sort and deliver linen bags throughout the hospital. Pick up soiled linen throughout the hospital; deliver it to the laundry. Work in the wash room to sort and weigh all linens. Record weights of wash loads. Do general cleaning; sweep and mop floors, wash walls. Use air hose and vacuum to remove lint. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Reports to Laundry Coordinator.