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Job Title:Infection Preventionist
Department:University Hospital | Epidemiology
Scope of Position: The Department of Clinical Epidemiology develops policies and procedures that are designed to prevent infections in patients, visitors and staff. The Infection Preventionist assures that these policies and procedures follow applicable guidelines and regulations and are communicated and followed. The Infection Preventionist evaluates the healthcare environment, the quality of patient care and patient outcomes for risk of infection and makes recommendations for preventing their occurrence.
Position Summary: The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the daily management of infection prevention and control activities on their assigned units and other areas as needed or requested. These responsibilities include:
Evaluating the healthcare environment; identifying and resolving potential reservoirs or sources of infection specifically around air and water quality Will serve as the Clinical Epidemiology liaison to Facilities, Design, and Construction. Perform surveillance; collecting, preparing, analyzing and presenting environmental data and making recommendations for improvement Monitor staff for compliance with The Department of Clinical Epidemiology policies, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, federal, state and local regulations, professional guidelines/practice standards and provides coaching when indicated Serve as a resource to all personnel; providing professional infection prevention education to patients, visitors, staff and groups as needed or requested including but not limited to contractors and other outside vendors Respond to outbreaks, exposures or influx of infectious patients and taking steps to prevent further spread of disease
Minimum Qualifications
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Additional Information:
Location:East Hospital – Main (0398)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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