Laundry Worker

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The Laundry Worker will perform technical work in the Pack Room at Building 330, Textile Care Section in Environmental Management Service (EMS). On a regular and recurring basis, performs the following major, rigid duties and responsibilities independently in coordination with technical, professional and affiliated general medical, surgical, Medical Centers (Dayton VA Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics).

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Follow Directions
• Inspect
• Meet deadlines
• Plan and organize work
• Production Support Service
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work as Member of Team

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Working Conditions: Work isperformed in a well-lighted and somewhat ventilated building. Environment of the work area must be kept clean and free of contaminants. Temperature and humidity are somewhat controlled to provide a pleasant work area. Since the linen used is clean, there are normally none of the potentially threatening hazards present in handling soiled linen. Incumbent must be conscious of the need to maintain components and finish packs to the highest aseptic level possible. When performing in another area of the Textile Care Section, incumbent will be exposed to drafts from open doors, moist and warm conditions in the linen production area, foul odors, and hazardous objects in the soiled linen handling area. Incumbent will be expected to wear a gown, cap, mask, and gloves when working in the soiled linen area. Employee may be subjected to high noise levels.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Responsibilities:

Duties Include:

• Prepares packs for the Operating Room (OR), Genitourinary (GU) Clinic, Cardi-Pulmonary Laboratory, and Outpatient Clinics.
• Maintains adequate inventory of surgical packs for emergency use by the local community (disasters) and Medical Center.
• Maintains a monthly inventory of all linens used for surgical procedures such as pillow covers, surgical drapes, sheets, towels, scrub-tops, pants, and jackets.
• Receives requests directly from Surgery or other designees on a daily basis regarding the types of packs and quantities required.
• Special care is used to fold, assemble and inspect all surgery items using a lighted table to make up the wide variety of packs.
• Independently inspects and identifies needed pieces for repairs, replacement, and/or worn surgical items by using the thermoplate machines for patching.
• Differentiates and marks all packs in a prescribed manner to identify and send to Supply Processing Service for proper sterilization.
• Insures all other surgical pieces are delivered directly to surgery.
• Provides support and coverage in all Textiles areas: Linen/Laundry and Uniforms.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday - Saturday. Work hours to be determined by supervisor.
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD025270
Physical Requirements: Incumbent will be required to stand almost continuously while producing packs. When not standing, incumbent will be walking back and forth, moving surgical linen through the various stages of processing. Incumbent will load and move large, heavy carts of OR linen, which may exceed 300 pounds. Duties require deft, flexible hand, arm and finger movements, ensuring dexterity and speed are adequate to meet daily/weekly production standards. Considerable stooping, bending, and lifting of linen and bags that may occasionally go over 50 pounds may be required.

Salary : $22