AdventHealth
Infection Preventionist Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, FL
AdventHealth, Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States, 32701
Infection Preventionist
Established in 1973 as the first satellite hospital of the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte Springs has become the leading health care provider in Seminole County, Florida. We continue to grow, with spectacular facilities and innovative technologies that allow us to serve our community with world-class resources. At our award-winning Altamonte Springs facility, you can join our team of talented Altamonte Springs nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals for a fulfilling career in health care. To get started with jobs at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, join us at a campus hiring event or our weekly walk-in interview event each Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm. Bring a copy of your resume
outstanding candidates sometimes receive same-day offers. If you're looking for medical jobs, Altamonte Springs is ready to welcome you. Learn more about positions at our campus. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. The role you'll contribute: Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA. Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs. Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems. Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task. Qualifications Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Established in 1973 as the first satellite hospital of the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte Springs has become the leading health care provider in Seminole County, Florida. We continue to grow, with spectacular facilities and innovative technologies that allow us to serve our community with world-class resources. At our award-winning Altamonte Springs facility, you can join our team of talented Altamonte Springs nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals for a fulfilling career in health care. To get started with jobs at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, join us at a campus hiring event or our weekly walk-in interview event each Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm. Bring a copy of your resume
outstanding candidates sometimes receive same-day offers. If you're looking for medical jobs, Altamonte Springs is ready to welcome you. Learn more about positions at our campus. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. The role you'll contribute: Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA. Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs. Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems. Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task. Qualifications Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.