Infection Prevention Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Bozeman, United States Bozeman Health Full time
Position Summary:

The Infection Prevention Coordinator develops and monitors the surveillance and Infection Control program for the Bozeman Health System: coordinates activities related to surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in order to minimize the risk of acquiring new infection by patients, staff and the community. Audits and reviews information for trends, providing feedback to appropriate leaders and committees and assisting in development of improvement plans.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Community / Population Health or Infection Prevention/Epidemiology OR Montana Licensure (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) or Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP)
  • Two (2) years of experience in the clinical setting or clinical microbiology
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. required within 30 months of hire
  • Preferred: Knowledge of National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
  • Preferred: Two (2) years of hospital nursing or hospital microbiology experience
Essential Job Functions: In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
  • Conducts the surveillance program for the hospital. Audits of records with accuracy and thoroughness, summarizing and reporting results to appropriate committees and leaders.
  • Gathers and submits Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) data in compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors the Infection Control program including but not limited to facilitating Infection Prevention and Control Council, and providing education at employee orientation, staff meetings, etc.
  • May serve as the subject matter expert and central point of contact for outbreak investigation and response.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert on organization committees including but not limited to Quality Management Oversight Council, Antimicrobial Stewardship sub-committee.
  • Assists Employee Health on exposures as needed with hospital policy and procedures and in compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • Assists with the development and follow through of improvement plans.
  • Maintains knowledge of Center for Disease Control guidelines and other regulatory agencies for Infection Control. Collaborates both internally and with key community organizations to maintain compliance with standards and regulations pertaining to infection control by DNV and CMS.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
  • Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
  • Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
  • Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
Schedule Requirements
  • This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
  • The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
  • On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.


Physical Requirements
Lifting (Rarely - 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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