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Job Title: Infection Control Practitioner

Employment Type:Full-Time

Shift:Days
Location: Holy Cross Silver Spring

Position Purpose:

The Infection Control Practitioner assists the Program Director in providing services necessary for the cost effect execution of the facilitys Infection Control Program and is responsible for both the Infection Control Program and the Accreditation and Regulatory Program in her absence.

As an Infection Control Practitioner you will:

• Develop implement and coordinate the efforts of staff physicians students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases.

• Perform routine focused and outbreak surveillance activities.

• Identify care needs of patients/families develop interventions and utilize equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served.

• Work with all Holy Cross Workers for compliance for JCAHO/OSHA/MOSH requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One of the following: BSN orBachelors Degree in Medical Technology/Microbiology/or related science

• 3-5 years of related experience

• Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology (CIC) must be obtained within 3 years of hire

Pay Range: $39.04 - $58.56 per hour

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical dental vision mental health paid time off 403B educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance accident insurance hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland Montgomery and Prince Georges with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Healths high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/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.