Infection Control Associate
Infection Control Associate
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position is located at the Holy Cross Hospital Germantown CampusGeneral Summary:
Participates in the administration of the Infection Control and the Accreditation and Regulatory Programs to include all the facilities included in Holy Cross Health. Under the direction of the Manager of Infection Control assists in the development implementation and coordination of the efforts of staff physicians students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):
- Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology (CIC) or certification within 2 years of assignment to job.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience in the field of Nursing with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience.
- Previous experience working in an acute care clinical setting for two years. Must indicate an interest in and be able to participate in continued education related to hospital epidemiology.
- Ability to effectively teach adults in a formal and informal setting.
- Ability to communicate verbally in writing and electronically.
- Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products for Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Cerner.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Must demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with persons of diverse background. Must be able to implement evidence-based guidelines and policies.
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental Conditions: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)
Reporting Relationship:
Supervised by the Senior Director of Quality/Accreditation and the Manager of Infection Control/Accreditation as well as the Physician Advisor to Infection Control.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
