Hand Hygiene Data & Quality Observer

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hand Hygiene Observer to collect data by direct observation across inpatient care units. You will enter data into software and support IPC quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and interpersonal skills, with 0–3 years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, college coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree or courses preferred.
• 0-3 years of work experience preferred.
• Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other web-based applications (e.g. REDCap)
• Detail oriented, effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential)
• Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential)
• Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential)
• Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential)
• Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hand Hygiene Observer to collect data by direct observation across inpatient care units. You will enter data into software and support IPC quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and interpersonal skills, with 0–3 years of related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, college coursework preferred.