Linen Handler - per diem at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



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: Essential Duties/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: Working Conditions: 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)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


45 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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.