Laundry Linen Attendant

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Preferred Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience No experience required, will train. JOB DUTIES Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed. Keeps log of completed work and disposition of unusable materials. Keeps records of linen distribution by department. Keeps daily log of soiled linen pounds sent to laundry and cleans linen pounds received from laundry. Receives and collects soiled linen. Sorts laundry according to type, condition and weight, and records weight. Plans, organizes and coordinates functions and activities of linen department to supply clean, sanitary and quality linens to all departments ensuring quality patient care. Checks floor linen supplies and lists linen usage by department. Counts and stocks linens for distribution or places them in supply storage. Reports linen supply shortages to supervisor. Delivers linens to user departments according to preestablished par levels and schedules. Distributes emergency supplies as needed. Folds, sorts and stacks both large and small articles. Examines articles for stains, tears, or other imperfections. Takes supply requests and delivers them. Assists in care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment and supplies. Performs cleaning duties. Establishes and maintains safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures. Keeps linen room neat and orderly. Cleans delivery equipment and assists with other cleaning duties in laundry and linen department. Assists with other Environmental Services deparment schedules and responsibilities as required. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards. Completes and maintains job performance requirements and standards as established in Career Ladder Program. Maintains standards as required in Disciplinary Action Section of Career Ladder Program. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!