What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Worker position at Emory?
Overview
We are seeking someone to work part-time on the weekends.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Prepares clean linen for use in the hospital and/or inspects, separates, classifies, and collects soiled linen.
- Follows infection control and universal precautions procedures when handling soiled linen.
- Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment.
- Uses personal protective equipment as required.
- Fills orders and ensures that linen supplies are availalbe at all times.
- Inventories linen and counts items on exchange carts returned to laundry from hospital or returned from laundry to hospital.
- Maintains accurate itemized inventory records and completes laudry forms as necessary.
- Maintains assigned work areas and supplies.
- Sorts bagged linen onto appropriate receiving carts.
- Separates soiled linen into designated classifications according to established guidelines.
- Cleans, maintains, and replenishes linen exchange carts in an orderly manner.
- Inspects linens for defects surch as holes, tears, or worn areas. Removes debris from linen such as tape, staples, and lint.
- Uses chemicals as prescribed for cleaning linen items.
- Responds to requests in a courteous manner.
- Folds, stacks and may wrap and appropriately label linen items to prepare for distribution to using areas. May assist in the collection of soiled linens and/or the distribution of clean linens.
- Conforms at all times to standards of personal and professional conduct as required by Hospital I Am Emory Policy for Guest and Employee Relations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
