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.
Early Morning 1st shift 3 AM - 1130 AM
.Position Summary
The Hospital Linen Distribution Technician supports NOVO Health Services’ mission by ensuring the accurate, efficient, and hygienic distribution of clean linen throughout designated hospital units while collecting and returning soiled linen for processing. This role plays a critical part in NOVO’s value-driven linen management system by maintaining safety, infection‑prevention standards, and exceptional service delivery. As a frontline representative, the technician serves as a key point of contact for hospital staff—promoting NOVO’s commitment to reliability, quality, and outstanding customer care.
Essential Responsibilities
- Deliver clean, properly stocked linen in covered carts to assigned hospital departments.
- Collect soiled linen from multiple units and transport items securely in covered carts to designated return locations.
- Verify, document, and reconcile linen quantities prior to distribution to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Perform routine linen inventory counts and help maintain required PAR levels across all units.
- Respond promptly and professionally to client concerns, service needs, or linen quality issues.
- Communicate operational concerns, shortage alerts, or quality‑control issues to the NOVO supervisor.
- Build strong customer relationships by providing attentive, solution-focused service that supports patient‑care readiness.
- Uphold NOVO’s quality, safety, and infection‑control standards at all times.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment to support efficient workflow.
- Follow all NOVO operational procedures, hospital policies, safety protocols, and Joint Commission standards.
- Operate carts, transport equipment, and other distribution tools safely and effectively.
- Complete basic clerical tasks such as documentation, phone communication, and data entry as needed.
- Support department operations by assisting with additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1–2 years of experience in healthcare, manufacturing, environmental services, or a similar fast-paced industry preferred.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with hospital personnel.
- Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude, with strong initiative and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and safety.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach for extended periods during shift work.
- Ability to safely operate linen carts, transport equipment, and inventory mechanisms.
- Ability to sort, stack, and load linen items into carts with consistent accuracy.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull carts weighing up to 250 lbs.
- Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays based on hospital needs.
- Openness to feedback and willingness to collaborate with NOVO supervisors and hospital partners.
- Basic computer proficiency with a :willingness to learn new inventory and documentation systems.
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.
What We Do
NOVO Health Services provides healthcare linen products & reusable surgical solutions. Contact us to learn how our services can help your medical facility.
