Washer and Extractor Operator

Schedule

Chambersburg Hospital

Part Time: 64 Hours/Biweekly

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

Position Function: Sorts soiled linen and loads and un-loads washers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Technical Excellence
critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.
state of art knowledge of area of specialty healthcare trends and practice and populations served.
a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.
and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies certifications/licensures as required.
hospital-required reviews e.g. HIPAA safety health screening
care concerns and others as assigned.
to National Patient Safety Goals.
Job Class Specifics
accurate records of total weight and production time of laundry processed; submits to Secretary.
personal protective practices and Infection Control techniques; keeps work area and equipment clean.
protective clothing (i.e. gown cap gloves goggles as indicated); washes hands before and after handling soiled linen; follows established Infection Control Guidelines.
soiled linen between washer loads and maintains checks on continuing washer operation.
phone; receives requests for linen and pick-up of soiled linen; relays information as appropriate.
and processes soiled linen maintaining the production schedule generated from the linen room.
work area clean; cleans overhead areas weekly.
workload at beginning of shift so that important deadlines can be met. Able to process 5000 to 7000 pounds of laundry daily.
soiled linen from laundry chutes according to established schedules.
linen for washer-extractor following guidelines established for washer loads.
soiled linen into washers insuring loads are balanced according to weight and fabric type within 10 minutes.
washers; prepares for finishing operations.
and disinfects soiled linen carts daily per procedure; cleans and disinfects soiled linen room daily.
laundry machinery weekly as per procedure; reports malfunctioning equipment and unsafe acts/conditions to Manager immediately.
supplies for washer-extractor; notifies charge person of low supply levels. Folds rough dry when sorting and washing is caught up.
knowledge of various departmental jobs; maintains ability to assist in other positions.
departmental in-services and educational programs to develop communication skills learn new forms/procedures etc.
linen from various areas following established guidelines. Able to sort basket in 7 to 10 minutes.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Classified as very heavy work by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: May exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Constant bending twisting and reaching.
Occasionally squats and kneels.
Ability to maneuver/control heavy laundry carts on a frequent basis.
Ability to frequently operate hand controls on various laundry equipment.
Near-visual acuity for detecting soiled or torn linen; color perception required.
Auditory acuity adequate for hearing normal voice tones when not facing an individual and to detect noises in malfunctioning equipment.
Manual dexterity digital sensitivity and flexibility in order to operate equipment and manipulate laundry.
Ability to remain on ones feet for long periods of time.
Stands and walks on carpet tile or linoleum surfaces on a constant basis.
Lifts up to 70 pounds from floor to waist and/or shoulder level constantly.
Carries up to 20 pounds for distances of up to 300 feet frequently.
Constantly pushes/pulls up to 300 pounds throughout the hospital.
Reaches up to two feet overhead on a constant basis.
Mental Demands--Possesses good general mental health; verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak read and write the English language.

Working Environment: Conditions that a person in this position is subject to during a normal workday. Work is performed in an indoor environment. Frequent exposure to heat hot pipes linen high noise level heights slippery and wet floors and possible exposure to infectious bodily fluids and to caustic chemicals which is mitigated by the use of gowns gloves etc. to reduce the risk of exposure. Works near moving machinery parts.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Environmental Services his/her absence reports to the Director of Environmental Services.

Disclaimer: These essential job functions are requirements of the position which must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential job function list is intended to be a guide rather than a limitation. The Chambersburg Hospital possesses the right to add new responsibilities to the list as business demands dictate. Some of the essential job functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat/significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

By identifying essential job functions we are in no way stating or implying that these required tasks are the only activities that are to be performed by the employee occupying this addition employees will also be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties that are included in the job description. The preceding requirements represent only the minimum acceptable levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities that a job incumbent must possess; in order to perform the job successfully the incumbent will possess additional aptitudes so as to perform the other duties that the job description entails.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High School Graduate or G.E.D. preferred.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous experience in industrial laundry preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: None Required.