Infection Preventionist

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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This role plays a vital part in protecting patients staff and the community by leading and coordinating Infection Control initiatives across the organization. The position partners with clinical teams to design implement and continuously improve infection prevention strategies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Youll serve as a trusted resource providing expert guidance education and data-driven insights to reduce risk and promote a culture of safety.

Essential Functions
-Lead the monitoring and reporting of communicable diseases to local and state health departments ensuring accurate documentation and timely compliance with public health requirements.
-Drive meaningful change by applying performance improvement methodologies to infection control processes and outcomes.
-Design and implement an annual surveillance plan tailored to the populations served clinical services provided and trends identified through data analysis.
-Maintain detailed records related to potentially infectious cases and coordinate required reporting to county state and federal agencies in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
-Deliver engaging formal and informal education to hospital staff strengthening awareness compliance and best practices in infection prevention.

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development planning and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.

Essential Functions
-Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed
-Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
-Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served services provided and analysis of surveillance data.
-Maintains records of actual potentially infectious patients and reports pertinent information to county state and federal agencies as required by law.
-Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.

Education
Bachelors Degree Health Sciences required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Infection Prevention and Control CIC - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred

Experience
-Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required

-3-5 years of experience in Infection Control preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

- /

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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