• Infection Preventionist 1

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    JOB SUMMARY

    The Infection Preventionist 1 works under the direct supervision of the Infection Prevention Manager to implement and review the facility’s infection prevention program, to ensure existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies are incorporated into the program, and serves as a resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    Implements infection prevention strategies to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents, applying epidemiologic principles and evidence-based guidelines

     

    Conducts on-going surveillance using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria

     

    Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority

     

    Monitors compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as JC, CDC, OSHA, and FDA through observations, audit tools and other methods

     

    Provides education to increase employee awareness of existence of healthcare-associated infections

     

    Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis

     

    Collaborates with teams and individuals to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback

     

    Participates in continuing educational activities, professional meetings and peers networking, and reviews published literature to maintain current knowledge commensurate with the latest research and scholarly knowledge pertaining to healthcare and infection and control

     

    Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    Knowledge of theories and practices of microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, statistics, or public health

     

    Computer skills

     

    Collaboration and conflict resolution

     

    Communication skills, oral and written

     

    Ability to assist in implementation evidence-based guidelines

     

    Ability to assist in conducting data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation

    BENEFITS

    Our competitive benefits package includes the following

     

    - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

     

    - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

     

    - Tuition Reimbursement

     

    - PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

    QUALIFICATIONS

    - EDUCATION - Associate's

    - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.