Location: Boston,MA, USA
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Following established hospital, Joint Commission (JC), DPH and department guidelines and procedures, ensures all linen items, including scrubs/uniforms are efficiently delivered to end-user according to schedule/need.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
* Receives and stores linen items at designated locations according to established schedules.
* Assesses and fills inpatient exchange carts daily.
* Ensures all standing orders are filled and ancillary areas are assessed and filled. Both types of orders should be subsequently staged for delivery.
* Receives and fills all demand orders from established user-areas and stages for delivery and distribution.
* Ensures exchange carts are delivered to inpatient floors according to schedule.
* Answers the telephone and responds to all customer requests/inquiries.
* Inspects, rejects and disposes of clean linen items as appropriate.
* Fills Scrub Machine Dispensers and empties Soiled Scrub Machines in accordance to policy and schedule.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
* Must speak and understand English.
* Basic mathematical and communication skills.
* Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) and remain on feet for 80% of work time.
* Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).
* Must be able to learn/operate electric power jack to move 1500 lbs.
* Must have the ability to adjust to operational changes including service and schedule changes
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Working Conditions:
Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to work on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.