What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linen Handler position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Following established hospital, Joint Commission (JC), DPH and department guidelines and procedures, ensures all linen items, including scrubs/uniforms are efficiently delivered to end-user according to schedule/need.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Receives and stores linen items at designated locations according to established schedules. Assesses and fills inpatient exchange carts daily.
Ensures all standing orders are filled and ancillary areas are assessed and filled. Both types of orders should be subsequently staged for delivery. Receives and fills all demand orders from established user-areas and stages for delivery and distribution. Ensures exchange carts are delivered to inpatient floors according to schedule. Answers the telephone and responds to all customer requests/inquiries. Inspects, rejects and disposes of clean linen items as appropriate. Fills Scrub Machine Dispensers and empties Soiled Scrub Machines in accordance to policy and schedule. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred). Must speak and understand English. Basic mathematical and communication skills. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) and remain on feet for 80% of work time. Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).
Must be able to learn/operate electric power jack to move 1500 lbs. Must have the ability to adjust to operational changes including service and schedule changes
Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required
Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to work on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team.
Hospital Wide Responsibilities
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
45 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $22.15/Hourly
Grade
1
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Following established hospital, Joint Commission (JC), DPH and department guidelines and procedures, ensures all linen items, including scrubs/uniforms are efficiently delivered to end-user according to schedule/need.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Receives and stores linen items at designated locations according to established schedules. Assesses and fills inpatient exchange carts daily.
Ensures all standing orders are filled and ancillary areas are assessed and filled. Both types of orders should be subsequently staged for delivery. Receives and fills all demand orders from established user-areas and stages for delivery and distribution. Ensures exchange carts are delivered to inpatient floors according to schedule. Answers the telephone and responds to all customer requests/inquiries. Inspects, rejects and disposes of clean linen items as appropriate. Fills Scrub Machine Dispensers and empties Soiled Scrub Machines in accordance to policy and schedule. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred). Must speak and understand English. Basic mathematical and communication skills. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.) and remain on feet for 80% of work time. Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).
Must be able to learn/operate electric power jack to move 1500 lbs. Must have the ability to adjust to operational changes including service and schedule changes
Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required
Ability to work in fast paced environment. Ability to work on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team.
Hospital Wide Responsibilities
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
45 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $22.15/Hourly
Grade
1
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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