Hand Hygiene Observer BID-Needham

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Needham (MA)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Hand Hygiene Observer, supporting infection prevention efforts in Needham. This part-time position involves data collection through direct observation, assisting with quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining compliance. Ideal for candidates with strong communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Detail-oriented and effective communicator.
0-3 years of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform hand hygiene observations across inpatient care units.
Enter observation data into hand hygiene software.
Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

Advanced skills with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or courses in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Job description

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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

This is a Per Diem opportunity and general schedule needs are up to 8-hours per week to support the Needham Infection Prevention team.

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:

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

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

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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.

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