Hand Hygiene Observer BID-Needham
Hand Hygiene Observer BID-Needham
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Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.
Under the general supervision of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leadership the Hand Hygiene Observer position is responsible for collection of hand hygiene data by direct observation of staff across all inpatient care units at multiple points of care including room entry and exit. In addition the Hand Hygiene Observer position will enter observation data into data collection software to assist in data tracking and quality improvement activities. The Hand Hygiene Observer will also assist IPC teams with quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene as needed.Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
1 Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential)
2 Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential)
3 Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential)
4 Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene as needed. (essential)
5 Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred.
2. No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required
3. 03 years of work experience preferred
4. Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other webbased applications (e.g. REDCap)
5. Detail oriented effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills
As a health care organization we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35000 people working together. Nurses doctors technicians therapists researchers teachers and more making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Employment Type
Part-Time
