Infection Prevention Specialist - Roper Hospital
Infection Prevention Specialist - Roper Hospital
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Other (United States of America)Location: Infection Control Roper Hospital Charleston SC
Shift: Full time 8:00am5:00pm
Job Summary:
The Infection Prevention Specialist works collaboratively with Hospital Epidemiologist to use evidencebased guidelines to identify prevent analyze and monitor infection risks within Roper St. Francis Healthcare Facilities. Healthcareassociated infections (HAI) are reported as required by internal and/or external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree in a science related field (i.e. microbiology nursing public health etc..
Bachelors degree or higher preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of healthcare related experience. Previous Infection Prevention experience is preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification: Appropriate licensure certification or registration in the profession field of the applicant if applicable. If RN must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multistate license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Certified by the Certification Board of infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) is required within the first three years in position. All licensures and/or certifications must be current. Completion of infection control training courses by a recognized professional society (e.g. APIC SHEA) required within first year in position.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): RN (if applicable) Nursing SC Labor Licensing and Regulation (LLR): or compact RN state licensing board. and Skills: Computer Internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc. is essential. Ability to analyze data problem solve apply evidencebased guidelines and collaborate with other departments on resolution of potential infection risk.
Other: Perform rotating oncall duties including day night weekend and holiday coverage for a 7day period. Occasionally there are times when longer periods of oncall duties may be required.
Work Demands/Environment:
Frequent sitting walking standing stooping bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Fully use both hands arms and legs. Reach in all directions. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Match or discriminate between colors. Possible exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to blood body fluids or tissue infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines and/or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Travel may be required.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Infection Control Roper St Francis HealthcareIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
