Hand Hygiene Observer - Beverly/AGH/Bayridge

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hand Hygiene Observer in Beverly, MA to support infection prevention across inpatient units. This part-time role focuses on direct observation, data entry into hand hygiene software, and timely reporting to IPC leadership.

You will help drive quality improvement in hand hygiene, collaborate with IPC teams, and support ongoing projects. Strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort with Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of work experience preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and web apps.
• Detail oriented, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• No prior infection control experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand hygiene direct observation across inpatient units.
• Enter observation data into hand hygiene software.
• Communicate with IPC leadership on urgent issues or breaches.
• Assist IPC team with quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by IPC leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

REDCap

Job description

## Hand Hygiene Observer - Beverly/AGH/BayridgeApply: Beth Israel Lahey Health: Part time: Posted Today: JR105197**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Under the general supervision of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leadership, the Hand Hygiene Observer position is responsible for collection of hand hygiene data by direct observation of staff across all inpatient care units at multiple points of care, including room entry and exit. In addition, the Hand Hygiene Observer position will enter observation data into data collection software to assist in data tracking and quality improvement activities. The Hand Hygiene Observer will also assist IPC teams with quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene, as needed.**Job Description:****Job Responsibilities:** 1) Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential) 2) Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential) 3) Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential) 4) Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential) 5) Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership**Qualifications:** 1. High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred. 2. No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required 3. 0-3 years of work experience preferred 4. Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other web-based applications (e.g. REDCap) 5. Detail oriented, effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills**Pay Range:**$20.00 - $30.00The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.