Linen Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads dirty linen onto MUHL trucks.
• Delivers clean linen to departments and nursing units.
• Collects and weighs soiled linen.
• Transfers soiled linen to storage racks for pickup from MUHL.
• Fill AEx/ScrubEx machines when needed
• Empties soiled scrubs from AlEx/ScrubEx machines daily.
• Restocks isolation gowns as needed.
• Counts washcloth packs in Linen Room.
• Report lost items and specialty items going to laundry service.
• Order additional liners, gloves, etc. as needed.
• Clean and disinfect carts and courier bins.
• Use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) when picking up soiled linen.
• Adheres to infection control practices at all times, which include wearing gloves when picking up soiled linen using other personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Use correct hand washing procedures.
• If applicable, generates monthly soiled laundry weight sheets.

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women