System Director Epidemiology and Infection Prevention

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a System Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention. This leadership role involves overseeing the infection prevention strategy, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree, be certified, and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Trained in epidemiology and infection prevention principles and Certified in Infection Control (CIC).
• Extensive experience in healthcare infection prevention and surveillance principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention for Tower Health.
• Coordinates the development/implementation for organizational surveillance, analysis and improvement.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

4 year/Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Summary

The System Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (IP) is responsible for all activities of Epidemiology and Infection and Prevention for Tower Health.

• Reports directly to the Tower Health Vice President of Nursing Clinical Practice, Education and the Center for Patient Safety.
• Trained in epidemiology and infection prevention principles and Certified in Infection Control (CIC).
• Responsible for coordinating the system's development/implementation for organizational surveillance, analysis and improvement, reporting of health care acquired infections, education of employees about infection prevention; and assisting with the development of health system policies and procedures that meet accreditation, CMS federal guidelines, OSHA, State Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Quality agencies, patient safety initiatives, compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies and institutes infection prevention measure to protect patients staff and visitors.
• Has an advanced knowledgeable in the principles of surveillance, infection prevention and control practices, hand hygiene, disinfection and sterilization, infectious diseases, disease/organism transmission, emerging diseases, electronic technologies and regulations to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local standards, performs surveillance, analysis and reporting of infections and corresponding data to influence improvement in healthcare associated infections and infection prevention activities.
• Partners with the Infectious Disease medical designee for the System and manages the Infection Prevention Department members.
• Oversees the leads at each entity to support an integrated standardized Infection Prevention plan, program and objectives.
• Serves as a member of organizational Department Head group, Patient Care, Quality Council, and works closely with System Administration Leadership, hospital departments and committees to carry out all functions incorporated into the Infection Prevention Program to influence improvement in healthcare associated infections and infection prevention activities.
  
  
• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
  
  

Job Summary

The System Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (IP) is responsible for all activities of Epidemiology and Infection and Prevention for Tower Health.

• Reports directly to the Tower Health Vice President of Nursing Clinical Practice, Education and the Center for Patient Safety.
• Trained in epidemiology and infection prevention principles and Certified in Infection Control (CIC).
• Responsible for coordinating the system's development/implementation for organizational surveillance, analysis and improvement, reporting of health care acquired infections, education of employees about infection prevention; and assisting with the development of health system policies and procedures that meet accreditation, CMS federal guidelines, OSHA, State Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Quality agencies, patient safety initiatives, compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies and institutes infection prevention measure to protect patients staff and visitors.
• Has an advanced knowledgeable in the principles of surveillance, infection prevention and control practices, hand hygiene, disinfection and sterilization, infectious diseases, disease/organism transmission, emerging diseases, electronic technologies and regulations to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local standards, performs surveillance, analysis and reporting of infections and corresponding data to influence improvement in healthcare associated infections and infection prevention activities.
• Partners with the Infectious Disease medical designee for the System and manages the Infection Prevention Department members.
• Oversees the leads at each entity to support an integrated standardized Infection Prevention plan, program and objectives.
• Serves as a member of organizational Department Head group, Patient Care, Quality Council, and works closely with System Administration Leadership, hospital departments and committees to carry out all functions incorporated into the Infection Prevention Program to influence improvement in healthcare associated infections and infection prevention activities.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
  
  

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Experience

• Relevant Experience
  
  

Certification and Licensure

• Infection Control Practitioner Certification
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
  
  

WHY READING HOSPITAL?

• Magnet designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
• Have your voice heard through shared governance
• Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award (2022-2024)
  
  

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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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