Associate - Environmental Services I

IU Health is hiring an Associate - Environmental Services I in Fishers, IN. This part-time role (0-24 hours weekly) involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and public areas to ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include following disinfection protocols and handling hazardous waste. Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 lbs and using cleaning equipment. No prior experience is necessary, though a high school diploma is preferred.
Overview


Schedule: Supplemental hours (0-24 hours weekly); Rotating Shifts (must be available to work shifts according to needs of the department)

Work Location: Fishers Hospital

Department Supported: Environmental Services

Primary 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.

Requirements:

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, etc.Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.Requires the ability to operate light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.Requires the ability to climb ladders.Requires the ability to clean areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

Preferred:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.No previous experience required.