Infection Prevention Coordinator & Safety Champion

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a professional to lead infection prevention activities and ensure quality care in patient units. This role involves providing education, managing healthcare-associated infections reporting, and consulting with healthcare workers regarding infection control.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Microbiology, and must possess certification in infection control within one year of eligibility. Experience in infection prevention is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years applicable clinical experience.
• Infection Prevention experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance activities to ensure quality care.
• Review microbiology reports and perform rounds.
• Manage healthcare-associated infections reporting.
• Provide education on infection control.
• Consult with healthcare workers regarding infection.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Time management

Critical thinking

Leadership

Data interpretation

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Microbiology

Current licensure in Maryland or compact state

Certification in infection control (CIC)

Tools

Database management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a professional to lead infection prevention activities and ensure quality care in patient units. This role involves providing education, managing healthcare-associated infections reporting, and consulting with healthcare workers regarding infection control.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Microbiology, and must possess certification in infection control within one year of eligibility. Experience in infection prevention is highly desirable.