LINEN SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Salina Regional Health Center

LINEN SERVICES ASSOCIATE

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of general linen and laundry tasks to maintain adequate quantities of clean safe linen to meet the needs of the patients and staff in keeping with the health center's mission. Performs some housekeeping duties.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY Provides patients with clean, stain free and tear free linens. Works with the individual needs of each unit and provides them with the linens required.

ACCESS Follows all steps of sorting, collecting, delivering of both clean and dirty linens along with keeping the work area a clean and safe working environment.

STEWARDSHIP Follows the prescribed cleaning process when cleaning patient rooms as requested.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED

Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times. Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY Expects excellence of self and others. Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement. Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY Is honest and ethical in all matters. Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times. Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues. Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner. Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Manual dexterity and mobility Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.