Supervisor Linen Services at Crouse Hospital – Syracuse, New York

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse’s Linen Department is hiring a Supervisor for Linen Services to work 6 am - 2:30 pm

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Supervisor Linen Services Position Responsibilities:

• Attends and actively participates in hospital or medical performance improvement councils and committees as requested.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to disseminate hospital and/or department/division information and allows for discussion of staff concerns needing clarification or resolution.
• Assigns tasks to subordinate personnel on a daily basis, identifying priorities based on the immediate needs of the area and readjusts these assignments to meet unexpected demands; guides, advises and observes technicians as needed in order to complete these assignments.
• Provides schedules of time for his/her subordinates ensuring adequate and consistent staffing coverage for the area at all times.
• Performs in the role of attendant if necessary.
• Identifies the everyday needs of the department, e.g. supplies, repairs, and educational programs, and takes the necessary steps to fill these needs.
• Executes periodic written evaluations on his/her staff making both positive and negatives notes as well as recommendations for improvement or change.
• Counsels employees as required. If warranted, meets with HR to review and initiate appropriate disciplinary action.
• Authorizes and arranges transactions with other departments or hospitals, as required.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees and documents accurate notes reflective of their progress; makes provisions for the further development and on-the-job training of his/her subordinates.
• Oversees special projects: implements revisions of par levels for linens.
• Collects and compiles records and/or statistical data reflective of workloads, equipment usage, etc. compares this data to hours worked for staffing and productivity purposes.
• Controls the inventory of supplies needed and recommends items for re-order at appropriate times; encourages the efficient use of supplies and equipment, reducing costs if at all possible.
• Routinely makes rounds on the clinical areas noting stock levels, expiration dates, etc., and evaluates the service provided to the area by Linen department personnel.
• Submits recommendations for the department budget, specifically personnel and equipment requirements; establishes goals and objectives for his/her area.
• Ensures proper use of departmental equipment, maximizing safety; ensures the proper maintenance of this equipment.
• Attends and participates in supervisory and committee meetings, as instructed; develops agendas and conducts meetings with the technical staff, holds weekly in-services, records accurate and concise minutes of same.
• Assumes responsibility of the entire department over weekends and on holidays, maintaining an "on-call" status, as scheduled.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Supervisor Linen Services Requirements:

• Associates Degree in a medical or business field
• 4 years' experience working a healthcare laundry environment
• 2 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with linen services software programs and inventory management, preferred

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.