Linen Room Lead Associate Arthur Blank CHOA (Manufacturing)

Get to know us:  NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

POSITION TITLE: Hospital Linen Room Lead Employee
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Atlanta
REPORTS TO: Linen Room Manager or Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Hospital Linen Room Lead Employee is responsible for overseeing linen operations within the hospital, ensuring that linen needs are fulfilled efficiently and accurately across the facility. This role includes managing linen inventory, distributing clean linen, collecting soiled linen, maintaining linen room safety standards, and training and leading entry-level staff. Additionally, this role serves as a key point of communication with hospital departments to ensure the smooth operation of linen services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the delivery of clean linen to various hospital units, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Coordinate the collection of soiled linen from hospital areas and ensure safe transport to designated areas.
• Monitor and enforce safety and hygiene procedures related to linen handling and room operations.
• Verify linen counts and inventory levels, adjusting orders as needed to meet hospital requirements.
• Conduct regular linen inventory checks and report discrepancies.
• Build strong relationships with hospital staff and departments by addressing linen-related issues and providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in the linen room and throughout the hospital linen distribution process.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding linen shortages, quality issues, or operational challenges.
• Train and lead entry-level linen room staff, providing guidance, motivation, and ongoing feedback.
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Operate laundry and distribution equipment as needed, assisting with day-to-day tasks to support the team.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, logging inventory data, and assisting with reports.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare, laundry, or similar environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate staff.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push/pull linen carts up to 400 pounds.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software.

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What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services? 

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement. 
Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.