Laundry Worker

Full Job Description

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The duties of this position involve the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use that the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS).

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Knowledge of Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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. 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.

Major Duties:

Duties are but not limited to: A.

The duties of this position are in the Linen Distribution Unit of the Laundry Section and involves the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use at this Medical Center. B.

Linen quota for using units, including clinics are logged and filled accordingly and delivered as scheduled. The exchange cart system applies to all wards.

Empty carts are returned to the Linen Distribution Room cleaned and restocked for the next scheduled delivery. A daily record will be maintained on all linen distribution made. C.

Duties are performed on a rotational basis, which includes weekday, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Rotation to laundry distribution location, clothing/linen room, distribution routes and laundry truck may be performed as necessary during emergency situations; i.e., shortage of employees due to sick leave or emergency situations annual leave, etc.

D. The "service call" recorder located at the unit is monitored and requested linen delivered within reasonable time frame, normally not to exceed 30 minutes.

When linen is unavailable, the requested unit will be contacted and informed. A daily record will be maintained of all service calls and deliveries made. E.

All surgical packs (OR and GU) received from the Laundry Plant will be delivered promptly to the Processing and Distribution Section (SPD) for autoclaving and subsequent delivery to the units. F.

On weekends, holidays and after normal duty hours, incumbent will monitor all chute rooms and load soiled linen in carts and place on the Laundry truck to prevent chute blockage and expedite delivery to the Linen Distribution Unit.

G. Incumbent will assist in loading and unloading clean and soiled linen when delivery and pick-up is being made. Inspects textile and linen received for quality assurance before storage and delivery.

H.

On weekends and holidays incumbent will perform duties in the Patient Clothing Room at the designated time, 30 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon, to release the personal effects of patients being discharged, transferred or other disposition.

Release of effects will be sustained by Clearance Sheet or coordinated with Head/Charge Nurse or the Ward. I. Incumbent will maintain the Linen Room in a high state of cleanliness at all times.

The unit will be cleaned and sanitized as necessary, not less than once each tour of duty, normally at the end of the tour of duty and reports all safety issues or concerns to leaders or upper management.

J. Incumbent will distribute and receive uniforms, lab coats, textile and linen to all hospital staff as needed.

Incumbent will log all transactions and provide receipts upon request for tracking purposes. K. Incumbent participates in Laundry Annual Inventories and perform additional duties as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday -Sunday, 7am- 3:30pm Weekends & Rotating Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD09453A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be physically able to stand and walk during entire shift and must be able to stoop, bend, lift, push and pull heavy linen loads weighing more than 50 pounds.