Hospital Environmental Services Associate - Patient Safety

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking cleaning and sanitizing staff to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming hospital environment. You will clean patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces, supporting patient safety through high-quality service.

Role requires wearing protective PPE and following infection control standards. Physical duties include lifting up to 80% of the time and operating light floor cleaning equipment in patient care areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment such as gowns, gloves, goggles.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods and lifting up to 80% of the time.
• Must operate light floor cleaning equipment in patient care areas.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and sanitizing services to support a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
• Hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking cleaning and sanitizing staff to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming hospital environment. You will clean patient rooms, offices, clinics, and public spaces, supporting patient safety through high-quality service.

Role requires wearing protective PPE and following infection control standards. Physical duties include lifting up to 80% of the time and operating light floor cleaning equipment in patient care areas.