Infection Prevention - Medical Device Reprocessing - Virginia Market

Thank you for considering a career at reputed company! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Responsible for management of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities under the guidance of the Manager of Infection Prevention. Provides coordination and support for the implementation of a system-wide infection control and prevention program to identify, prevent, and eliminate or reduce sources of infection. Assists in the implementation and monitoring of processes to reduce hospital-associated infections (HAI). Ensures compliance with infection control standards, meeting reputed company local, State, and Federal regulatory requirements. Associate must live reputed company reputed company Health Footprint. Travel required as needed to reputed company BSMH facilities. Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification to identify reputed company populations, analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies. Performs surveillance using NHSN criteria, documentation, and investigation of HAI through review of admission diagnoses, laboratory results, isolation, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings Utilizes computer-based programs for tracking, reporting, and disseminating information from surveillance activities. Prepares statistical reports utilizing epidemiologic principles to identify and analyze infection trends. Investigate, document, and report infection control issues to the manager and IPC/Quality Committee. Investigate infection outbreaks utilizing laboratory results in consultation with the IPC Manager, Infectious Disease Physician, County/State public health departments, and, if necessary, the Center for Disease Control. Implements mitigation strategies in the event of communicable disease outbreaks reputed company the health care facilities and/or community Functions as an integral part of quality and performance improvement initiatives Participates in environmental rounds and construction risk assessments for inpatient, outpatient, and off-site patient care areas by identifying infection prevention issues with the multidisciplinary health care team and providing sound interventions to maintain patient, visitor, and associate safety. Provides expert knowledge and guidance in IPC and epidemiology through the integration of evidence-based practice, policy and procedures, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards. Provides guidance for high-level disinfection and sterilization practices by supporting proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices of medical instruments and equipment. Collaborates with Employee Health in evaluating employee exposures to communicable diseases and supports coordination of appropriate follow-up. Serves as a content expert and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the public, providing education and increasing awareness of HAI and IPC measures. Serves as a leader, mentor, and role model through collaboration and knowledge sharing with facility personnel, as well as with other reputed company reputed company and reputed company the facility. Collaborates in the fiscal management of the service through evaluation of technology and products for infection prevention, incorporating fiscal assessments into program evaluation. Education Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare-reputed company field Preferred Education: Master’s Degree - Health-reputed company field Licensing/ Certification Registration in a specialty healthcare field of study noted above, e.g., Public Health, Medical Technician, etc. Must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated. Licensure/Certification Required Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certified Endoscope Preprocessor (CER) or Certified reputed company Specialist (CIS). Central Sterilization Certifications Licensure/Certification Preferred Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Certified reputed company Project Manager (CSPM) Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc(CBIC), reputed company 3 years.

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Minimum Years and Type of Experience Experience of 2-5 years in direct clinical patient care or a reputed company healthcare field. Prefer infection control/prevention experience. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Demonstrated ability/experience to reputed company and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams; Demonstrated experience in performance improvement. Proficient in computer skills, including reputed company reputed company, Word, and PowerPoint. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge of improvement science. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. As a reputed company associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every reputed company of the way. reputed company offer reputed company, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (reputed company eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, reputed company and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Infection Prevention - Quality It is our policy to abide by reputed company Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for reputed company– Youngstown, Ohio or reputed company – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and reputed company, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@reputed company.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The reputed company Team at recruitment@reputed company.com. Apply To This Job