Infection Preventionist
Infection Preventionist
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Job Description
Summary
- POSITION INFORMATION
- Position summary:
- The IP is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance analysis interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections; education of employees and other hospital staff about infection prevention; evaluating patient care practices; compliance with policy and procedure to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission OSHA CMS ODH CDC and other national organized agencies recommendation and requirements. The IP will work under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director of Quality Management.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Registered nurse (BSN) or MT (ASCP) with current Ohio license or certification. Certification in infection control (CIC) preferred
Required length and type of experience:- Five yearsof experience in a hospital setting
- Three years of Infection Control experience required or
- Experience with Key principles of Infection control Hand Hygiene PPE Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette Safe Injection Practices Environmental Cleaning Infection Monitoring and Surveillance Aseptic Technique Waste disposal and Education and Training.
- Working knowledge of Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge in microbiology education TJC standards CMS conditions of participation OSHA
- HICPAC and NHSN preferred.
- Prefer documented experience in performance improvement statistics employee health and/or safety/risk management
Required licensure certification or registry:- Registered nurse (BSN preferred) or MT (ASCP) with current Ohio license or certification. Certification in infection control (CIC) preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
