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Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 2 weeks ago

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POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out activities that contribute to the prevention and control of infections in patients and employees.# These activities include, surveillance and investigation of hospital acquired infections, education of staff, monitoring policy/procedure implementation, informing departments of current regulations and recommended practices, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and serving as a resource/liaison person concerning any infection control issues.# Reports to Vice President of Quality and Safety. ################## EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor#s Degree is required or graduate from a college with a major concentration in Microbiology, Laboratory Science or Registered Nurse.# A Masters Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is desirable. Certification in Infection Control is preferred; required after 2 years in position. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related health field in a hospital or other acute care health center is required as well as personal computer skills as needed to perform job duties.# Most specifically, knowledge in the use of internet search capability and Microsoft Word and Outlook. COMPETENCIES: A working knowledge of hospital asepsis, patient care practices, sterilization, sanitation, disinfection practice, clinical microbiology and infectious diseases and epidemiological principles is required.# Must understand commonly used statistics, surveillance methodology, how to complete a study/audit and adult education principles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. # Job-Specific Competency 1.##### Provides an active Infection Control Program for the prevention, control and investigation of infections and communicable diseases. 2.##### Plans, develops, directs, implements and evaluates Infection Prevention and Control activities within the hospital and satellite locations. 3.##### Incorporates clinical research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice to improve the quality of healthcare. 4.##### Conducts surveillance rounds in hospital departments and satellite units to discuss, monitor and follow the practice of infection control with staff. 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