Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Infection Preventionist
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.
Essential Functions
-Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed
-Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
-Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
-Maintains records of actual potentially infectious patients and reports pertinent information to county, state, and federal agencies as required by law.
-Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.
Education Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Infection Prevention and Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred
Experience -Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required -3-5 years of experience in Infection Control preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills. - Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Education Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Infection Prevention and Control [CIC] - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred
Experience -Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required -3-5 years of experience in Infection Control preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills. - Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.