Disease Prevention Specialist

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Title: Infection Control Specialist

In the borough of Queens, Elmhurst Hospital Center is a major tertiary care provider. With 545 beds and as a Level I Trauma Center, Emergency Heart Care Station, and 911 Receiving Hospital, we provide comprehensive healthcare services.

We are seeking an experienced Disease Prevention Specialist to join our team. As an Infection Control Specialist, you will play a critical role in preventing and controlling infections and communicable diseases within the healthcare setting.

You will conduct ongoing infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities to identify early and/or suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases. You will lead outbreak investigations and projects to reduce infection and participate in performance improvement initiatives to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducts epidemiologic principles to identify opportunities for improvement based on observations, process indicators, and outcome indicators.
  • Mentors and audits junior infection preventionists' work.
  • Serves as a super-user for surveillance applications and participates in weekly Electronic Medical Records meetings.
  • Collaborates in educational programs related to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
Requirements:

To be appointed to this position, you must have:

  • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a related discipline, with three years of satisfactory clinical experience; or
  • A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed above, with four years of satisfactory experience.
  • A Current CIC issued by CBIC can be substituted for two years of qualifying experience.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive Health Benefits, Retirement Savings and Pension Plans, Loan Forgiveness Programs, Paid Holidays and Vacation, College tuition discounts, professional development opportunities, and multiple employee discounts programs



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