Infection Preventionist – Patient Safety Champion

70 HonorHealth Support Services; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

HonorHealth is seeking an Infection Preventionist to act as a resource and consultant to clinical, support and management services and staff on infection prevention and control. The role applies epidemiologic principles and data analysis to design and evaluate the organization-wide infection prevention program.

The incumbent will coordinate comprehensive system-wide infection prevention activities, guide best practices from APIC, CDC, and SHEA, and develop policies to ensure compliance with

Qualificações

• Bachelor in Medical Lab-Technology or health related field required.
• Bachelor in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year in Infection Control in acute care setting preferred.
• 5 years in Infection Prevention and Control in acute care setting preferred.
• 5 years in Infection Prevention in Outpatient treatment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direction for comprehensive infection prevention and control surveillance activities including routine patient-focused and microbiological surveillance, outbreak investigation, environment and construction surveillance, and communicable disease reporting.
• Interprets surveillance data and presents information to Infection Prevention and Control Committee and hospital staff departments.
• Leads infection prevention improvement programs focusing on CLABSI, CAUTI, C. difficile and MRSA reductions.
• Develops and maintains infection prevention policies and procedures to meet laws and standards.
• Plans and participates in infection‑control education programs for staff and community.

Conhecimentos

Infection Prevention and Control

Formação

Bachelors in Medical Lab-Technology or health related field

Bachelors in Nursing

Descrição da vaga

HonorHealth is seeking an Infection Preventionist to act as a resource and consultant to clinical, support and management services and staff on infection prevention and control. The role applies epidemiologic principles and data analysis to design and evaluate the organization-wide infection prevention program.

The incumbent will coordinate comprehensive system-wide infection prevention activities, guide best practices from APIC, CDC, and SHEA, and develop policies to ensure compliance with