LINEN TECHNICIAN I

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Job posting number: #7264798 (Ref:hlj_54469)

Posted: July 22, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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)

 



Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision To advance and accelerate a culture of access, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is a priority at Moffitt and is meant "to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion as we contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." The Enterprise Equity Department focuses its efforts on eliminating those obstacles to an individual’s ability to exist within their personal comfort zone at the cancer center. Everyone is important to meeting this priority. Addressing and responding to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation.


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Job posting number:#7264798 (Ref:hlj_54469)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa,Florida
United States
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