Infection Prevention Specialist

2 weeks ago

St Petersburg, United States Orlando Health Full time

Position Summary

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO (TJC), OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other nationally organized agencies' recommendations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
  • Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
  • Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
  • Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice and regulatory guidelines.
  • Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating with appropriate parties.
  • Participates or leads quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection.
  • Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
  • Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
  • Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
  • Participates in the creation and review of infection prevention and control-related policies and promotes team member compliance.

Other Related Functions

  • Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
  • Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
  • Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

Qualifications

Education/Training

  • Bachelor's degree in a clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist, or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be a licensed clinician by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually, or Bachelor's degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Licensure/Certification

  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. - renewed every five years.

Experience

  • Five (5) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications.

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