Infection Preventionist, NonExempt

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Infection Preventionist joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

How youll contribute

• Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities

• Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.

• Provides assistance to and collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.

• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.

• Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Masters in Public Health (MPH) certified medical technologist or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.

• Requires current RN license with BSN preferred or Masters in Public Health (MPH) certified medical technologist or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.

• Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.

• Computer skills and basic statistics are preferred.

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

What were looking for

An Infection Preventionist who develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases. Develop systems for identifying reporting investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases and assists Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.

Schedule: Part Time

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.