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Infection Control Specialist

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Lewiston, Maine, United States Central Maine Healthcare Full time
At Central Maine Healthcare, our professionals are dedicated to delivering outstanding care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Overview:

The Infection Control Specialist utilizes independent judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies across the organization to prevent or manage infections.

This role ensures thorough review and assessment of patient care concerning infectious processes by coordinating the ongoing, systematic identification, analysis, and resolution of patient infections.

The specialist collaborates and communicates effectively with clinical and medical personnel to promote safe, high-quality patient care devoid of infections; participates in the Infection Control and Prevention Committee; supports committee initiatives by providing relevant data, case review details, and statistics regarding infection occurrences.

Provides continuous education and coaching on infection prevention, works in partnership with all departments to assist in orienting new employees, and educates current staff on their roles in preventing healthcare-acquired infections and their responsibilities in consistently meeting infection control standards and regulations.

This position serves as a liaison and educator to the community when appropriate on infection prevention and control matters.


Key Competencies:
  1. Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of the complete infection control process within healthcare settings.
  2. Demonstrates understanding of risk stratified statistics relevant to tracking nosocomial infections.
  3. Understands standard and isolation precautions as established by the CDC.
  4. Participates in continuing education programs and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all facets of infection control.
  5. Possesses knowledge of microbiology and modes of disease transmission.

  6. Conducts all aspects of patient care in an environment that maximizes patient safety and minimizes the likelihood of medical errors.

  7. Stays informed of evolving infection control practices and presents compliance plans promptly.
  8. Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, and all other healthcare team members, communicating in a manner that fosters mutual understanding and respect.

  9. Develops and implements a system for identifying, investigating, reporting, and preventing the spread of nosocomial infections among patients of all ages and healthcare staff.

  10. Designs and implements innovative methods to enhance the efficacy and outcomes of the Infection Control Program.
  11. Demonstrates capability in developing infection control policies and procedures.
  12. Assists in the review and/or revision of departmental policies and procedures related to infection control on an ongoing basis.
  13. Collaborates with the Infection Control Committee Chairperson to review and approve Infection Control Manual policies and procedures.
  14. Contributes to the development, implementation, and enhancement of infection control practices.

  15. In collaboration with Employee Health, aids in ensuring compliance with OSHA needle stick safety prevention regulations through product review and implementation of suitable processes.

  16. Acts as staff to the Infection Control Committee, formulating monthly agendas, minutes, and reports. Assists in preparing annual reports and new annual infection control plans.
  17. Prepares statistics and other relevant data and reports to the Infection Control Committee at least quarterly.
  18. Maintains accurate records of nosocomial infections among patients and staff.
  19. Notifies the appropriate health authorities of all reportable diseases in a timely manner.

  20. Communicates infection control activities to administration, clinical excellence committees, medical staff, and management through Infection Control Committee minutes and/or direct communication with department managers.

  21. Reviews construction areas to ensure compliance with Environment of Care and infection control standards, providing necessary feedback to relevant directors as needed.
  22. Reports infection control data monthly to department managers and relevant directors.
  23. Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the Infection Control Committee Chairperson.
  24. Assists in orienting new employees, presenting the infection control program during general orientation.
  25. Makes recommendations to department managers and the Infection Control Committee regarding staff educational needs.
  26. Facilitates in-service education related to infection prevention and control throughout the organization.
  27. Demonstrates the ability to teach infection control principles and practical applications to all levels of healthcare personnel.
  28. Provides consultative and educational services to both internal and external clients regarding infection control practices.

  29. Reviews cultures and sensitivities reported by the microbiology laboratory to ascertain if infections are nosocomial in origin.

  30. Regularly confers with staff on all patient units to determine the occurrence of nosocomial infections.
  31. Collaborates with medical and clinical staff to ensure appropriate implementation of isolation precautions.
  32. Investigates infections, particularly those exceeding established thresholds or occurring in clusters by patient units.
  33. Initiates culture and sensitivity testing as directed by the Infection Control Chair and/or implements appropriate isolation precautions when necessary.
  34. Based on studies identifying areas for improved patient outcomes, submits targeted surveillance indicators for Infection Control Committee approval annually.
  35. Conducts research on staff exposures to infectious diseases and serves as a consultant to Employee Health.

Professional Expectations:
  1. Adheres to dress code; maintains a neat and clean appearance.
  2. Completes annual educational requirements.
  3. Meets regulatory requirements.
  4. Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee-related information.
  5. Reports to work punctually and as scheduled, coordinating with other staff to ensure department coverage.
  6. Utilizes scheduled and unscheduled time appropriately.
  7. Wears identification while on duty.
  8. Utilizes computerized timekeeping systems accurately and promptly.
  9. Attends committee meetings as required.
  10. Maintains open communication with all departments.
  11. Initiates duties, appropriate measures, and sets priorities independently.
  12. Remains receptive to suggestions for methods to reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections, thereby improving patient outcomes.
  13. Shows professional interest through participation in seminars, continuing education conferences, and involvement in professional organizations.
  14. Actively engages in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
  15. Represents the organization positively and professionally.
  16. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
  17. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.

Organizational Standards:
  1. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
  2. Consistently upholds confidentiality of all information acquired during employment, respecting the privacy of others.
  3. Understands and maintains confidentiality of information communicated directly from supervisors, including discussions of a counseling nature.
  4. Follows policies and procedures related to medico-legal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, patient rights, and informed consent.
  5. Copies records according to policy, ensuring the appropriateness of individuals requesting information from the record prior to copying, faxing, or communicating any portion of the record.

Safety Protocols:

Demonstrates understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to the position.

  1. Attends mandatory in-services on fire safety, electrical safety, infection control, and body mechanics, successfully completing competency-based training in each area.
  2. Adheres to all employee health procedures, incident reporting, and infection control requirements at all times, as appropriate to the position.
  3. Employs proper body mechanics consistently as required by the physical demands of the position.

  4. Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others.

  5. Identifies safety needs in areas outside own work environment, recommending corrective actions as appropriate.

Expense Management:

Performs job duties in a manner that maximizes expense control.

  1. Utilizes supplies, equipment, and utilities efficiently.
  2. Consistently recommends methods to control costs while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  3. Performs job tasks efficiently and effectively, resulting in no unplanned overtime.

Regulatory Compliance:

RN licensure in the State of Maine if the candidate is a Nurse, Specialist, Microbiology (SM-ASCP), or Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) with 2-3 years of experience in Microbiology.

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a medical setting, with a preference for infection control experience.
  • Strong interest in infection prevention and collaboration with healthcare teams to reduce healthcare-acquired infections.
  • Membership in the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control and Epidemiology is strongly encouraged.
  • CIC certification or willingness to obtain certification within 3 years of hire.

Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Additional Skills:
  • Current knowledge of infectious disease processes, including management and treatment.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong investigational and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in using word-processing, spreadsheets, and some IPC database software.

Physical Requirements:
  • For physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see the following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.