Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Job Summary / Purpose

Lead Laundry Aide launders, distributes and stores washable linen, garments, and personal clothing to ensure availability of these items for patients, employees, and guests of the medical center. Attends department head meetings, maintains department budget, establishes and maintains policies and procedures in accordance with the Mission and Philosophy of CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake Hospital.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Attains completion of department goals/objectives as identified at last performance appraisal. 

• Assures development of programs, policies and procedures that respond to the changing times in healthcare: Policies and Procedures updated per policy; Innovative changes are made in department

• Maintains positive representation of the department by demonstrating initiative in recognizing and responding to co-workers workload and assists in completing their assignments when feasible.

• Ensures the Laundry Dept meets compliance with State Health Department with <2 deficiencies as well as internal safety/sanitation inspections.

• Purchases linen and supplies using the most cost effective vendors while maintaining adequate linen inventory.

• Launders linens to meet infection control regulation and hospital standards while preserving the life of the garment.

• Maintains equipment in good working order and reports mechanical failures to Maintenance or Service personnel.

• Maintains an adequate supply of clean linen at all times for the departments of the hospital and clinic.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School graduate or equivalent