Infection Prevention Specialist

1 week ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Specialist is an entry-level position designed for the novice infection preventionist. This role is ideal for an RN or MT 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 outside of the Sterile Processing Department to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitor the Sterilization Process (SPD) to ensure effective sterilization of medical equipment.
  • Perform independent hand hygiene observations, offer just-in-time coaching and education, and report findings to the infection control team for monthly reports.
  • Conduct independent environmental cleaning observations, offer coaching and education to EVS staff, and report findings to the infection control team for monthly reports.
  • Perform independent isolation observations, offer 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-Audit and teach hand hygiene classes for hand hygiene coaches on a scheduled basis.
  • 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.
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 to retain position.
  • 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).

Language

English.

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