Infection Preventionist - Orlando Health
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
About the Job
Position Summary:
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO (TJC), OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements
Responsibilities:Essential Functions
- Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
- Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
- Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
- Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
- Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating with appropriate parties
- Participate or lead quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection
- Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
- Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
- Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
- Participates in creation and review of infection prevention and control related policies and promotes team member compliance.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
- Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
- Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.
Education/Training
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be Licensed clinician by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually, or Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.
Licensure/Certification
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.
Experience
- Five (5) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
- Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications
Source : Orlando Health