Infection Control Practitioner

tbhcareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infection Control Practitioner at tbhcareers hospital in New York will lead surveillance, analysis and reporting of infections, and help design policies to ensure rigorous infection prevention standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related science, at least two years in epidemiology or infection control, BCLS certification, and certification in Infection Control within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related science.
• Minimum two years of experience in epidemiology/infection control.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Certification in Infection Control – If none at time of hire should be obtained within two years after hire.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and complete the required training satisfactorily.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related science

BCLS

Certification in Infection Control – to be obtained within 2 years

Job description

The Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for the surveillance, analysis and reporting of infections, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards within the Hospital, in compliance with state, federal and other regulatory agencies requirements, and the Hospital’s standard of care and mission and goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related science
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the field of epidemiology/infection control
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Certification in Infection Control – If none at time of hire should be obtained within two (2) years after hire.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and complete the required training satisfactorily.