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Northwell Health

Linen Handler

•Brooklyn, NY

Job Description


Collects and issues linen and uniforms to specific departments and laundry facility. Maintains par levels and keeps inventory of linen stock and documentation of usage.


Job Responsibility


  • Delivers all material issued by the linen services department in a courteous and timely manner, by carrying bundles of linen up to 20lbs or using cart to deliver to all areas of the hospital.

  • Replenishes stock on mobile carts with clean linen according to established par levels and readies them for delivery.

  • Issues supplemental linen supplies when requisitioned by patient care units and ancillary departments.

  • Accurately records quantities of linen material distributed to ensure accurate charges of linen to user department cost centers by means of stock lists.

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  • Collects all soiled linen and scrub uniforms as assigned by supervisor/manager.

  • Performs weighing of collected soiled linen, maintains accurate weight records of such, and readies material for vendor pick up.

  • Appropriately issues/distributes lab coats according to established departmental policies and procedures.

  • Appropriately communicates the need for all necessary uniform room supplies, materials, and uniforms to the Linen Department leadership.

  • Verifies accuracy of linen material received from vendors, inspects for quality prior to issue.

  • Appropriately collects all rejected linen materials as assigned by the Linen Supervisor/Manager.

  • Sorts all linen materials and places on appropriate shelf, bundles weigh up to 30 lbs.

  • Maintain linen carts and linen room in a clean and orderly manner, maintaining compliance with infection control practices.

  • Puts away departmental inventory (i.e diapers, paper scrubs, disposable bed liners, etc) as assigned by Linen Manager/Supervisor.

  • Performs duties as assigned by the Linen Manager/Supervisor which contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of Linen Services.

  • Performs related duties as required.

    • ADA Essential Functions


    Physical Demands:


    • Standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting heavy objects, pulling, pushing, turning and sitting.

    Job Qualification


    • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

    • Minimum of one (1) year previous material handler experience, preferred.

    • Ability to perform simple math, required.

    • Read, write and speak English to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.


    Additional Salary Detail
    The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

    Client-provided location(s): Staten Island, NY, USA
    Job ID: Northwell-20263661
    Employment Type: Part Time

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