Infection Prevention Specialist
3 weeks ago
The Infection Prevention Specialist is an entry-level position designed for novice infection preventionists. This role is ideal for RNs or MTs looking to learn the field of infection control and epidemiology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in mock surveys and compliance audits to ensure adherence to infection control standards.
- Conduct audits of high-level disinfection processes outside of the Sterile Processing Department.
- Monitor the Sterilization Process (SPD) to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Perform independent hand hygiene observations, offering just-in-time coaching and education, and report findings to the infection control team for monthly reports.
- Conduct independent environmental cleaning observations, providing coaching and education to EVS staff, and report findings to the infection control team for monthly reports.
- Perform independent isolation observations, offering coaching and education on PPE and isolation precautions, and report findings to the infection control team for monthly reports.
- Surveillance for hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and Communicable Diseases according to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701.
- Participate in Communicable Disease Exposure Investigations and Outbreaks.
- Audit and teach Nurse Residency ASCEND education classes on a scheduled basis.
- Audit and teach staff and provider education classes as needed.
- Communicate with outside agencies on various issues, such as communicable disease reporting.
- Maintain timely and proper documentation.
- Serve as a resource for infection control concerns from staff, outside agencies, patients, families, and visitors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or Lab Medical Technology required.
- Master's in public health or higher preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years from date of hire.
- 2 years of experience in a hospital setting required.
- No experience supervising required.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week, day shift, hybrid (onsite 2-3 days/week).
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