Linen Coordinator

Overview

At Augusta Health your work matters and so do you. Whether youre delivering direct patient care supporting operations or innovating behind the scenes every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized independent health system located in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration integrity and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. Thats why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being career development and work-life balance. Whether youre launching your career or bringing in years of experience we provide the tools resources and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential personally professionally and financially.

Explore our Benefits current Hiring Incentives and our Taking Care of Us initiative which embraces Belonging Respect Inclusion Diversity Growth and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders shared governance and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking 24/7-armed security for your safety a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria gift shop pharmacy and local entertainment venues (i.e. movie tickets)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Laundry the Linen Coordinator will oversee day to day operations for collection storage and distribution of linens between vendor (Handcraft) and AH.

Linen coordinator is responsible for supervision and schedule of the AH linen attendant team coordinating with end users on linen needs managing data in Linen Helper and ensuring all regulatory compliance.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Healths mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages the development and training of staff in efficiently and safely collecting and distributing
  linens
• Knowledge and understanding of vendor contract (Handcraft)
• Knowledge of and adherence to HLAC OSHA and DNV regulations and requirements
• Assists in production and communication of weekly reporting: includes but not limited to
• Daily/weekly operating report keep performance indicators payroll and human resource functions
• Responsible for day-to-day operations
• Scheduling of Team members
• Communicating with the linen vendors
• Serve as the AH primary resource for managing data in Linen Helper
• Serve as the liaison between nursing management and other end users to address day to day linen needs
• Oversee the Linen Attendants duties as outlined below:
  
  • Collect soiled linen from linen chutes and/or hampers and transport soiled linen to laundry in soiled linen carts.
  • Separate and weigh soiled linens.
  • Count linen and add linen to carts as required.
  • Load and transport linen carts to designated areas.
  • Cleans laundry area and equipment as needed
  • Puts linen orders together for off-site locations
  • Operates all equipment and machinery as required

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: None
• Drivers License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: Previous Healthcare linen operations
• Prior experience in a hospital healthcare system or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Healths systems workflows or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand linen collection storage and distribution procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions completely and accurately
• Must be competent on all equipment used in the Laundry/Linen department.
• Work Conditions
  
  • Exposure to hot humid and noisy work environment.
  • Exposure to hazards of steam and heat

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent nonprofit mission-driven health system located in Fishersville Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services including Augusta Medical Centera 255-bed facilityand Augusta Medical Group which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence innovation and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history values and community impact on our About Us Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age color disability gender identity or expression marital status national or ethnic origin political affiliation race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation veteran or military discharge status and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

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