Hospital Environmental Services Specialist

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services team member for the North Hospital on-site location. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical areas, and public spaces to support a safe, welcoming environment.

The candidate will follow disinfection protocols, handle hazardous waste per safety rules, and work with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear.
• Physical requirements: standing for long periods, lifting 35 lbs. or more up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors 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.
• Demonstrates ability to support the cleaning and disinfection of high-acuity clinical and procedural areas.
• Applies disinfection protocols and utilizes approved cleaning tools in accordance with infection control standards and hospital policy.
• Conducts hazardous and biohazardous waste removal in compliance with safety regulations and infection prevention protocols.
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure cleaning processes support patient safety and care flow.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services team member for the North Hospital on-site location. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical areas, and public spaces to support a safe, welcoming environment.

The candidate will follow disinfection protocols, handle hazardous waste per safety rules, and work with clinical teams to ensure cleaning supports patient safety and care flow.