Infection Control
Submission for the position: Infection Preventionist I - (Job Number: 150092)
Infection Preventionist I
Expected Starting Salary Range: 28.15 - 35.98
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: The Infection Preventionist develops, reviews, and updates the facility's protocols and procedures for infection control and prevention and insures adherence through rounding, education & intervention; performs surveillance for nosocomial infection; & acts as a consultant/collaborator on multiple committees house-wide.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
·Infection Control
Conduct surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases, healthcare associated infections, and/or health risks from the built environment including air and water. Complete necessary reports, review ICRAs and facilities and construction documentation, and maintain records to document infection prevention and control activities. Work collaboratively with program members and external stakeholders Make recommendations to supervisor based on learnings. Assist in the development of policies and procedures to identify and reduce risks to patients, families and employees. Participate in outbreak investigations and bio response preparation and execution. Collaborate with Employee Health and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health to provide post exposure testing, treatment and prophylaxis.
·Training & Education
Support orientation and training of employees and education to personnel, patients or families through structured presentations and unstructured interactions as needed. Obtain Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 2 years of hire. Develop currency and professional development in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Implement gained knowledge into programmatic functions. May participate in efforts for education and advancement in the field in organizations such as APIC, ASHRAE, ASM, SHEA, PIDS, IDSA, etc.
·Research
Under the direction of the Program Director, participate as desired in research activities related to infection prevention and control
·Data Management
Enter data into and maintain local and external electronic databases (NHSN, ODRS, Vigilanz, Epic). Conduct regular, routine data analysis and visual report displays to provide meaningful data to program members and stakeholders. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.
·Process Improvement
Participate in performance improvement efforts related to infection prevention and control
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: · Bachelor degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training
· 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Preferred:
Unique Skills:
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Clinical/Non-Nursing
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location R
Feb 28, 2024, 9:40:31 AM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location R Job Type: Standard 28.15 Day Job