Infection Preventionist

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas seeks an Infection Prevention Specialist to develop, coordinate, implement, and supervise the infection prevention program under the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director. You will ensure compliance with TJC, CDC, OSHA, and TDSHS guidelines to prevent infections among patients and staff.

Requirements include a BS in Nursing with active state license or a related degree with specialized infection control training, plus a minimum of

Qualifications

• BS in Nursing with current Texas license or
• Graduate with major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology and specialized infection control training.
• Minimum of three years experience in infection prevention methods.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements, maintains infection prevention programs.
• Supervises infection prevention activities under PI Manager and Patient Safety Director.
• Ensures compliance with TJC, CDC, OSHA, and TDSHS requirements.

Skills

Infection control

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data interpretation

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Nursing

Microbiology/Medical Technology/Epidemiology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team, develops, coordinates, implements, maintains, and supervises the infection prevention program under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director to prevent and/or control infection among patients and employees and to comply with requirements of government agencies such as: The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Either a BS in Nursing, with current license to practice in state
• Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.
• Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire, and maintenance of certification
• Registered Nurseor a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

JOB SUMMARY

In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team, develops, coordinates, implements, maintains, and supervises the infection prevention program under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director to prevent and/or control infection among patients and employees and to comply with requirements of government agencies such as: The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Either a BS in Nursing, with current license to practice in state
• Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire, and maintenance of certification
• Registered Nurseor a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of TJC, TDSHS, and other regulatory standards and ability to interpret the standards
• Experience in project management and performance improvement activities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, requisite poise, judgment, and trustworthiness to present the PI department to internal and external groups
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead professional and nonprofessional staff
• Proven leadership and team building skills, creative thinking, and problem solving skills; ability to take calculated risks and to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Facilitates innovation and is able to motivate groups towards solutions
• Prepares cogent reports facilitating decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to define study methodology manages projects and analyzes findings
• Knowledge of research and analytic techniques
• Strong computer skills are essential

Designated Driver

• Yes

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk