The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Laundry and Linen Services Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: PRN Hours Per Week: 0.00 Work
No Hours Assigned Salary Range : $17.50 - $19.38 Exempt: No
Dries, folds, sorts, and distributes clean linens so that patient care needs for linen throughout all facility and associated practices can be met.
Responds to beeper requests. Clean linen carts are exchanged, patient packs are delivered. Perform evening soiled linen transport.
Stacks full bags in washroom - in an orderly fashion. Loads sorted linen into weight sensitive pocket of transfer belt. Sets proper water temperature, montiros during cycles.
Operates washers manually as necessary. Unloads washers on clean side. Sorts rough-dry in preparation for dryers.
Greases wheel bearings on carts, performs other maintneance as required. Empties laundry bags, sorts into proper classification. Unloads linens and washes, cleans exchange carts.
Responsible for wiping off cart covers. Records weight and classification of linens processed. Performs Daily: sweep/vacuum, empty all trash containers, clean lint collectors, clean dryer drawers, clean linen baskets, and drain air line moisture traps.
Performs Weekly: wax/wash floor, clean surface of equipment, air-hose ironer/folder motors. Performs Monthly: Dust overhead pipes, vacuum walls, wipe down light fixtures, duct work, and overhead surfaces. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Other Information : Competencies and Skills Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner.
Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Education Required No Minimum RequirementHigh School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
Working Conditions Potential exposure to diseases or infections. Potential exposure to hazardous materials. Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
Potential exposure to noxious odors. Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center.
Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care. Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities.
As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum. Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region.
It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions. Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine’s flagship campus in Orono.
Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine’s forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence, innovation, and community health in northern New England.
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