Infection Control Specialist

4 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Control Practitioner to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a key member of our infection control team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating infection control activities to prevent the spread of diseases in our state hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Conduct regular infection control surveillance rounds to identify areas of risk and implement procedures to prevent or halt the progression of infectious diseases.

Collaborate with the local and state health department to ensure adherence to federal regulations and requirements.

Supervise and train staff on infection control practices and procedures.

Develop and implement training programs for all levels of staff on infection control issues and bloodborne pathogen exposures.

Requirements:
Considerable knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures.

Knowledge of health care laws and regulations, including those related to infection control and utilization management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications.

Ability to work independently and productively with all levels of staff, including medical staff, pharmacy, and nursing staff.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures, as well as health care regulations and standards related to infection control and utilization management.

Ability to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment and make decisions and recommendations to state hospital leadership, including on-call administrators.

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