Hospital Linen Technician
UnityPoint Health
Summary
The Linen Technician is responsible for supporting linen services by counting, restocking, and distributing linens to meet hospital needs. The role ensures timely delivery, maintains accurate inventory records, and responds to customer requests with excellent service. The role adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, and DNV regulations, promotes workplace safety, and supports emergency response, contributing to operational efficiency and patient care at UPH.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Count and restock linen exchange carts, ensuring accurate par levels to meet hospital needs.
- Collect and transport soiled linen carts to designated areas, including loading and unloading trucks for distribution.
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry in LinenHelper to track linen inventory levels.
- Distribute clean linens to various departments ensuring timely delivery to support patient care.
- Fill customer linen requisitions.
- Answer phone calls and record customer linen requests, providing responsive and courteous service.
- Collaborate with team members to balance individual and group responsibilities, contributing to positive team goals.
- Maintain a clean and orderly linen storage environment to support efficient operations.
- Assist colleagues with linen distribution tasks during peak demand or emergencies to ensure operational continuity.
Qualifications
- Institutional laundry experience preferred.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be able to read, write, speak English.
- High school/GED or equivalent preferred.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be able to read, write, speak English
- Institutional laundry experience preferred
- High school/GED or equivalent preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.