Hospital Linen Technician - UnityPoint Health - Full-Time Float

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Laundry
• Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, 10:00am-6:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm / Methodist West, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran
• Job ID: 189287

Overview

SHIFT: rotating float 6:00am-2:30pm, 10:00am-6:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm

LOCATION: rotating float Methodist West, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran

The Linen Technician is responsible for supporting linen services by counting, restocking, and distributing linens to meet hospital needs. The role ensures timely delivery, maintains accurate inventory records, and responds to customer requests with excellent service. The role adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, and DNV regulations, promotes workplace safety, and supports emergency response, contributing to operational efficiency and patient care at UPH.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.  Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Count and restock linen exchange carts, ensuring accurate par levels to meet hospital needs.
• Collect and transport soiled linen carts to designated areas, including loading and unloading trucks for distribution.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in LinenHelper to track linen inventory levels.
• Distribute clean linens to various departments ensuring timely delivery to support patient care.
• Fill customer linen requisitions.
• Answer phone calls and record customer linen requests, providing responsive and courteous service.
• Collaborate with team members to balance individual and group responsibilities, contributing to positive team goals.
• Maintain a clean and orderly linen storage environment to support efficient operations.
• Assist colleagues with linen distribution tasks during peak demand or emergencies to ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years old.

Must be able to read, write, speak English.

Must have valid drivers license with driving for work reasons.

High school/GED or equivalent preferred.

Institutional laundry experience preferred.