Infection Control Specialist
2 weeks ago
Posición: Infection Control Specialist
Descripción del Puesto:
El Infection Control Specialist es fundamental en la identificación, investigación, monitoreo y reporte de infecciones asociadas a la atención médica. Este profesional colabora con equipos y personal para desarrollar y mantener estrategias efectivas de prevención de infecciones, ofreciendo educación y retroalimentación a todo el personal de salud, y asegurando el cumplimiento de estándares regulatorios y de acreditación relacionados con la prevención y control de infecciones en el entorno hospitalario.
Funciones Esenciales:
- Interactuar con compañeros, visitantes y otros empleados de acuerdo con los valores de Jefferson.
- Desarrollar e implementar un programa efectivo de prevención y control de infecciones en colaboración con el equipo de salud. Realizar vigilancia continua utilizando el registro médico electrónico para identificar infecciones asociadas al hospital, gestionar brotes y supervisar actividades de esterilización y desinfección.
- Asesorar al personal hospitalario sobre recomendaciones de control de infecciones para pacientes específicos, asegurando el uso de precauciones adecuadas.
- Interpretar políticas de control de infecciones del hospital y regulaciones relacionadas para facilitar el cumplimiento de los estándares regulatorios actuales.
- Proporcionar recursos relevantes sobre control de infecciones a nuevos y actuales empleados para proteger al personal, pacientes y visitantes.
- Participar en comités hospitalarios seleccionados como recurso para información relacionada con el control de infecciones.
- Identificar y reportar infecciones asociadas al hospital para asegurar el cumplimiento de requisitos nacionales y estatales.
- Colaborar con el Departamento de Salud local y estatal en iniciativas de salud pública.
- Ofrecer conocimientos y apoyo adicionales para identificar problemas ambientales que reduzcan el riesgo de infecciones.
- Otras tareas según se asignen.
Educación:
Bachillerato en enfermería (licencia de enfermería activa requerida), salud pública, epidemiología, ciencia de laboratorio clínico, tecnología médica o campo relacionado; se prefiere maestría.
Experiencia:
Se prefiere experiencia previa en control de infecciones.
Certificaciones Mínimas:
Finalización del curso de capacitación de APIC sobre aspectos fundamentales de vigilancia, prevención y control de infecciones dentro del primer año desde la fecha de contratación o transferencia (si no se posee ya un CIC). Certificación por la Junta de Certificación en Control de Infecciones y Epidemiología (CBIC) requerida dentro de los 24 meses desde la fecha de contratación o transferencia.
Declaración Final:
Jefferson incluye la Universidad Thomas Jefferson y Jefferson Health, un sistema de salud dinámico con un amplio alcance. Jefferson es el segundo mayor empleador en Filadelfia y el mayor sistema de salud en la ciudad. A través de la fusión de la Universidad Thomas Jefferson y la Universidad de Filadelfia, nuestra universidad incluye diez colegios y cuatro escuelas. Jefferson Health ha crecido significativamente, ofreciendo atención de salud de calidad y servicios excepcionales en la región.
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