Lead Laundry Technician, Long Term Care (LTC) at Sanford Health

Osceola, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laundry operations, Supervision, Infection prevention, Equipment maintenance, Inventory management, Safety compliance, Linen handling, Chemical application, Team leadership, Documentation, Physical stamina, Material handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Starting Rate: $12.50 - $19.50 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Perform day to day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization. Assist the manager with creation of work assignments for that day’s schedule for Laundry Technicians. Job Description Depending upon the location, complete assigned tasks based on standard processes and policies as well as assist the Laundry Technicians with their day to day responsibilities. Work independently or work in a team environment ensuring that use of equipment, methods, and techniques to handle laundry safely and appropriately such as; sorting, washing, any chemical application, or water temperature and follow infection prevention guidelines according to organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards. Depending upon the location, may operate laundry equipment and report any needs for repairs or replacements; reports the shortage or failure of them for purchase or repair. Record, report, prepare soiled laundry for pick-up, and assist with ordering clean laundry that is delivered to the healthcare organization based on that locations standard processes and policies. Document all linen that is picked-up or delivered. All proper protective equipment (PPE) is to be used or worn as outlined in that locations standard processes and policies. Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30-50lbs and push/pull up to 500lbs on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation. Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role is preferred as well as previous laundry or production experience. Depending on location, must have a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Responsibilities

The Lead Laundry Technician performs daily laundry tasks and assists the manager in creating work assignments for the team. They ensure equipment is operated safely, infection prevention guidelines are followed, and all linen inventory is accurately documented.