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Infection Preventionist

2 months ago

Columbia, United States Johns Hopkins Medicine Full time

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) combines the convenience of a full range of hospital and wellness services, more than 1000 affiliated doctors in nearly 100 clinical specialties, award winning clinical excellence and membership in Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the country’s premier academic medical systems.

Our patients come from all over the world — and so do our staff members. They come to be part of a professional and diverse health care team; to work beside the unequaled talent of Johns Hopkins physicians, nurses and providers; and to enjoy extensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. YOU belong here. 

What awaits you: 

  • Culture of growth and support

  • 403B Savings Plan w/employer contribution

  • Generous Paid Time Off & Paid holidays

  • Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

  • Health and wellness programs and MORE

  • With this role, you’ll also have:

    • Great hours – Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

    • Free parking

    • Starbucks onsite

    • Choice of focus: you get to choose which specialties to focus on and become an expert at (Peri-Op Services, Med-Surg Units, ICU, Mother-Baby, Health Care Construction, ancillary departments etc.)

    • Career ladder and advancement: Infection Preventionists have three levels of growth

As an Infection Control Epidemiologist at HCMC, you’ll:

  • Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention program within Howard County Medical Center.

  • Implement the Infection Prevention program in your area of responsibility to drive change.

  • Continuously evaluate all policies, procedures, and practices relating to infection prevention and control within the institution to ensure all evidence- based infection prevention practices are implemented, assuring optimum protection for all patients, visitors, and staff.

  • Conduct surveillance, provide education, lead performance improvement initiatives, and manage outbreaks and exposures.

  • Interact effectively with personnel in a wide range of hospital and university positions, implement infection control policies, teach informally and formally in both small and large group, and lead unit- based and facility wide performance improvement efforts.

  • Utilize knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission, principles of infection control and prevention, performance improvement, and adult learning methods.

  • Be accountable to the Infection Control Manager for meeting these responsibilities.

What you’ll bring:

  • 2+ years of related work experience, which includes Infection Control, Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Education, or Public Health.

  • Experience as an Infection Preventionist at a hospital is highly preferred.

  • Bachelor's degree required in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a related discipline.

  • Master’s degree in Public Health or a related discipline preferred.

  • Ability to obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.

  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control, epidemiology, microbiology, clinical practice related to infection prevention, evidence-based infection prevention measures, healthcare– associated infections, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, adult education, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Who we are:

JHHS HEIC is responsible for identifying and investigating sources of infection and improving procedures and technologies to prevent future infections throughout the Johns Hopkins Health System. JHHS HEIC advises senior leadership on issues related to regulatory requirements and pathogen risk, creates and maintains appropriate policies, and develops educational programs for all Johns Hopkins physicians, employees and trainees.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.