Infection Prevention and Control Associate III

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Infection Prevention and Control Associate I:

The Infection Prevention and Control Associate I (IPCA I) in the Infection Prevention and Control Department reports to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager. Under limited supervision the IPCA I assists the Infection Preventionists (IPs) with implementation of IPC policies and procedures and evidence based practice in assigned areas. The IPCA I assists with surveillance for healthcare associated infections environmental rounds performance improvement activities and works collaboratively to reduce infections improve patient safety and quality of care.

Minimum Education:

Associates degree in a healthcare related field and at least two years of experience in a related field. The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. The individual will portray professionalism positive attitude enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions.

Infection Prevention and Control Associate II

The Infection Prevention and Control Associate II (IPCA II) in the Infection Prevention and Control Department reports to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager. Under limited supervision the IPCA II assists the Infection Preventionists (IPs) with implementation of IPC policies and procedures and evidence based practice in assigned areas. The IPCA II initiates surveillance for healthcare associated infections environmental rounds performance improvement activities and works collaboratively to reduce infections improve patient safety and quality of care.

Minimum Education:

Associate degree in a healthcare related field and minimum of five years of work experience in the healthcare related field; or a Bachelors degree with at least two years of work experience in healthcare and possess certification as an Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC). Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to portray professionalism positive attitude enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous

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