SUMMARY
Linen Room Attendant controls and coordinates the linen and uniform distribution throughout the facilities. Recommends changes that would improve linen services and effective cost reduction. Performs other duties as listed in Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Keeps work station neat and clean.

JOB DUTIES
Daily communication required between Linen Company and Linen Dept. Communication between Liberty & Grove Linen attendants, Manager, and MMC staff on a daily basis. Consists of linen usage patterns, ordering, and Quality Control
Maintain effective record keeping of incoming linen. Maintain accurate daily linen usage records and communicate with Manager to usage patterns and linen usage.
Notify Surgery or CPD if you haven't received their Linen order.
Unpacks, sorts, inspects, counts, and records linen items seven days a week.
Restocks and prepares linen delivery carts and Linen Room storage shelves with clean, acceptable linen. Inventory of items on Linen Room shelves must be accurate.
Delivers linen to floors and departments according to schedule and designated delivery days. Fills patient floor and department requisitions daily by counting and meeting par levels.
Responsible for distribution of linen and uniforms neatly and according to established procedures.
Check patient census daily and activity that effect linen usage and ordering.
Prepares order for daily linen usage of linen items. Emails order to company six days a week before deadline.
Returns and records linen not meeting our quality standards to company for credit.
Cleans/disinfects counters, shelves, floors, and carts using a disinfectant detergent.
Inspect Linen cart covers in linen room and all departments for repairs and cleanliness.
Inspect carts/wheels daily and send work order to FED for repairs.
Completes work orders for any areas needing repairs as seen during your day-to-day activities.
Trains new staff in Linen Room procedures, routines, recordkeeping, and the use of the all-applicable computer programs.
Enters preceptor code in badge reader.
Demonstrates the ability to set appropriate work priorities.
Proficient in Linen Waster and Linen Monitoring/Calculating computer programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral directions.
Math ability for counting statistical reporting.
Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
Previous linen experience preferred.
Previous healthcare and / or institutional Environmental Service experience preferred.
Must be able to communicate clearly with other members of the healthcare team, customers, and guests.
Computer experience including software programs necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work areas are routinely clean within the hospital facility; however, upon occasion may be hot. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material.

DISCLOSURE
MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform.
MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.