JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists supervisor in providing leadership to staff; coordinating work activities, monitoring activities and attendance of staff in accordance with guidelines, and assists with disciplinary problems. Provides direction to laundry staff in the absence of a supervisor. Assists in training staff on equipment operation, sorting soiled linens, distributing clean linens, and building exchange linen carts. Operates laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, iron pressing equipment, and other laundry equipment. Fills orders and ensures that linen supplies are available at all times. Inventories linen and counts items on exchange carts returned to laundry from hospital or returned from hospital to laundry. Maintains accurate itemized inventory records and completes laundry forms as necessary. Maintains assigned work areas and supplies. Loads and unloads laundry into washers and dryers as necessary. Uses chemicals as prescribed for cleaning linen items. Cleans, maintains and replenishes linen exchange carts in an orderly manner. Inspects linens for defects such as holes, tears, or worn areas. Removes debris from linen, such as tape, staples and lint. Follows infection control and universal precautions procedures when handling soiled linen. Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment. Uses personal protective equipment as required. Responds to requests in a courteous manner. Folds, stacks and may wrap and appropriately label linen items to prepare for distribution to using areas. May assist in the collection of soiled linens and/or the distribution of clean linens. Conforms at all times to standards of personal and professional conduct as required by Hospital I Am Emory Policy for Guest and Employee Relations. Assists supervisor in training staff on equipment operation, sorting soiled linens, distributing clean linens and building exchange linen carts.Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. Two years of related experience in a hospital environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.