Hand Hygiene Observer - Beverly/AGH/Bayridge

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; Presencial; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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

• High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred.
• No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required
• 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

Pay Range

$20.00 - $30.00

The 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.

We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.