Environmental Services Associate- Night Shift

Indiana University Health System • Bloomington, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, offices, clinics, clinical and procedural areas, and public spaces.
• Supports patient safety through consistent and high-quality service.
• Supports 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.
• Operates light floor equipment for cleaning floors in patient care areas.
• Cleans areas that require technical cleaning including IR/Cardiac Cath/Mother-Baby/NICU/OR/ED.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED