Position Highlights:
Under the direction of the Linen Program Supervisor, the Linen Technician I is responsible for receiving and distributing clean linen. He/she is responsible for filling and inventorying linen carts, weighing clean and soiled linen bins, and ensuring all patient care areas have a proper amount of linen. He/she is also responsible for cleaning the linen storage areas.
Responsibilities:
- Complete working knowledge of communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, isolation standards and transmission-based precautions, chain of infection, hand hygiene to ensure patient safety.
- Chemical dwell times
- Isolation differentiation
- Proper operation of cleaning equipment- Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
- Complete working knowledge of appropriate PPE
- Proper disinfection and cleaning of patient care are
- Complete working knowledge of standard precautions
- Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
- Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation
- Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
Policies and Procedures:
- Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
- Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
- Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Six months experience in the following: linen handling, healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, janitorial, or hospitality.
- Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation)
Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute · Linen Services
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Saturday- Wednesday 10 am- 630 pm