Textile Associate I

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Job Title

Textile Associate I

Location

Canton

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Department

Linen and Laundry-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

I08007

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

5:00pm-1:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers 476 beds and a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Textile Associate I, you will collect and distribute clean or soiled linen and scrubs for the efficient functioning of our Mercy Hospital. This is an important role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our caregivers and patients.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is physically capable of pushing/pulling carts.

• Can multi-task and take directions.

• Is detail oriented, reliable, hardworking and energetic.

• Has excellent communication skills.

• Thrives in a team environment.

This is a great opportunity to start your career in a large healthcare organization. You will be able to develop into leadership positions on our team or grow to another area within Cleveland Clinic.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

Collects, stocks and distributes clean and soiled linens.

Performs daily inventory to ensure clean linen and scrubs are accurately stocked for distribution.

Identifies items for replacement.

Records and processes orders for lab coats and uniforms.

Helps employees with fitting of new uniforms. Issues lab coats and uniforms to authorized users.

Sorts and inspects uniforms returned from offsite laundry for quality.

Operates heat seal, button and embroidery machines.

Delivers lab coats and uniforms to staff physicians locker rooms or coat closets.

Unloads soiled items from gravity fed chutes.

Assembles various linen packs for use in Surgery and other departments.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Certifications:

None required.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

No previous Textile experience is required.

Will receive on the job training.

Computer or data entry experience preferred.

Six months of experience in a customer service or laundry environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to move items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to inspect equipment

May require working with some exposure to communicable disease

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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