Infection Control Specialist
1 month ago
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.
The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.
The Infections Control Specialist reports to nursing and is trained in infection prevention and control principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections; educating employees about infection prevention and control; and the development of hospital policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet OSHA, Centres of Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and other nationally recognized recommendations and requirements.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
Why Join MSH
We are making a difference one life at a time.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Strong working knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection and sterilization practices, adult education principals, infectious disease, disease transmission, surveillance techniques, performance measurement and improvement principles, licensing standards and regulations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach and motivate others to improve their knowledge and skills. Ability to identify problems and research to develop and implement solutions. Familiarity with CMS Conditions of Participation regarding infection prevention, hospital acquired infections and automatic stewardship. Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree required in relevant field. Masters degree in Public Health 3 years relevant experience in an acute psychiatric hospital or similar environment required. Must have or obtain Associate- Infection Prevention Control (a-IPC) certification within 1 year of hire. Must have or obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire. Other combinations of directly related education and experience nay be considered on a case-by-case basis.-
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