University of Rochester
Infection Preventionist III – University of Rochester
Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Work Type: Full time | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Worker Subtype: Regular
Department: 500026 SMH Infection Prevention | Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URC 214 | Compensation Range: $72,318.00 - $101,208.00
Employer: University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission.
Responsibilities General Purpose: Responsible for prevention, identification, investigation, reporting, and control of health care associated infections (HAI) and day-to-day infection prevention activities for designated healthcare facilities, clinics, and services.
Performs rounding to ensure compliance and surveillance for hospital acquired infections using CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network definitions and may validate surveillance conducted by others.
Communicates HAI cases with unit/service leadership.
Performs infection prevention activities specific to the practice setting.
Conducts surveillance and epidemiologic investigations to monitor effectiveness of prevention and control strategies.
Uses statistical methods to design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes.
Interprets, reports and communicates standards and outcomes to appropriate shareholders.
Rotates call with occasional team support. Supports other team members on call.
Prepares and presents education materials to enhance Infection Prevention/Patient Safety.
Reviews hospital practice to ensure compliance with criteria for accreditation and other regulatory/quality requirements pertaining to Infection Prevention.
Communicates lapses to area leadership and assists with recommending, developing and implementing a compliance plan.
Mentors and develops lower-level Infection Preventionists.
Remains up to date with changes in CDC and National Organization Guidelines, reads relevant journals, performs literature reviews to form evidence-based recommendations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in health-related field and 3 years relevant experience required.
6 months of infection prevention experience preferred.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong critical thinking skills required.
Basic statistical analysis skills required.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills required.
Ability to interact with diverse groups, fostering collaboration and collegiality required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
Ability to provide guidance, advice, and assistance in problem resolution to render win/win outcomes for safe patient outcomes required.
Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EPIC) preferred.
Management and/or supervisory skills preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
CIC - Certified in Infection Control within 1-1/2 years required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. Protects and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
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Work Type: Full time | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Worker Subtype: Regular
Department: 500026 SMH Infection Prevention | Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URC 214 | Compensation Range: $72,318.00 - $101,208.00
Employer: University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission.
Responsibilities General Purpose: Responsible for prevention, identification, investigation, reporting, and control of health care associated infections (HAI) and day-to-day infection prevention activities for designated healthcare facilities, clinics, and services.
Performs rounding to ensure compliance and surveillance for hospital acquired infections using CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network definitions and may validate surveillance conducted by others.
Communicates HAI cases with unit/service leadership.
Performs infection prevention activities specific to the practice setting.
Conducts surveillance and epidemiologic investigations to monitor effectiveness of prevention and control strategies.
Uses statistical methods to design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes.
Interprets, reports and communicates standards and outcomes to appropriate shareholders.
Rotates call with occasional team support. Supports other team members on call.
Prepares and presents education materials to enhance Infection Prevention/Patient Safety.
Reviews hospital practice to ensure compliance with criteria for accreditation and other regulatory/quality requirements pertaining to Infection Prevention.
Communicates lapses to area leadership and assists with recommending, developing and implementing a compliance plan.
Mentors and develops lower-level Infection Preventionists.
Remains up to date with changes in CDC and National Organization Guidelines, reads relevant journals, performs literature reviews to form evidence-based recommendations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in health-related field and 3 years relevant experience required.
6 months of infection prevention experience preferred.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong critical thinking skills required.
Basic statistical analysis skills required.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills required.
Ability to interact with diverse groups, fostering collaboration and collegiality required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
Ability to provide guidance, advice, and assistance in problem resolution to render win/win outcomes for safe patient outcomes required.
Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EPIC) preferred.
Management and/or supervisory skills preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
CIC - Certified in Infection Control within 1-1/2 years required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. Protects and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
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