Laundry Technician
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Job overview
Lompoc Valley Medical Center is hiring a Laundry Technician. The Laundry Technician works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Director and Lead staff. This role involves collecting, processing, and distributing linen, operating mechanical equipment, and performing minor sewing repairs. The technician must adhere to infection control procedures and maintain positive interactions with staff, residents, family members, and visitors.
Key focus areas include Collect linen from the C.C.C and Acute Hospital, Sort soiled linen from C.C.C and Acute Hospital, and Process soiled linen through washing machines and dryers.
Successful candidates bring Ability To Stand For Prolonged Periods, Ability To Walk For Prolonged Periods, and Ability To Grip. Important skills include Infection Control, Work Under Stress, Work With Supervisors, Work With Co-workers, Work With Residents, and Work With Family Members.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Salary Range: $18.76 - $24.00
Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.
Position Summary:
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Works under the supervision of the Environmental Service s Director and department Lead staff.
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Works an assigned station to collect linen, do laundry, and distributing linen (on rotation).
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Operates mechanical equipment that is automated, but moves linen about manually.
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Follows established procedures for infection control.
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Must work well under stress and tight deadlines.
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Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
District Responsibility:
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Support of the District Mission and Values
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Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
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Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
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Performance Improvement Activities
Position Duties/Responsibility:
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Collects linen from the C.C.C, and Acute Hospital
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Sorts soiled linen from C.C.C, and Acute Hospital.
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Processes soiled linen through the washing machines and dryers.
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May perform minor sewing repairs on linen.
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Folds and ties clean dry linen.
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Distributes linen as scheduled or as needed.
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Distributes incontinence products to resident’s rooms.
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Prepares the linen orders for the Acute Hospital .
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Clean and sanitize the machines and laundry area.
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Sweep and mop laundry area daily.
Essential Functions:
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The ability to stand and walk for prolong periods of time.
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The ability to grip, grasp and have fine motor skills.
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The ability to bend, stretch, squat, push, pull, stoop, twist, turn and reach.
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The ability to move bulking loads weighting > 100 lbs.
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The ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions.
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The ability to be supervised.
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The ability to work as a Team.
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The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, residents and visitors.
Position Qualifications:
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Education: None required
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Experience: Recent, successful, structured work experience in Laundry or Housekeeping, previous Healthcare facility or Motel experience preferred.
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Certifications: None required
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Skills/Ability:
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The ability to move bulky loads weighing > 100 pounds.
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The ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions.
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The ability to communicate effectively with other staff and maintain productive relationships.
LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.
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