NYC Health + Hospitals
Infection Control Preventionist Level II
NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient‑centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under varying levels of supervision, depending on Assignment Level, the employee conducts, facilitates, develops and monitors activities and functions relating to surveillance, investigation, analysis, interpretation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases. The employee participates in assessing, implementing, and maintaining a culture of safety across the continuum of care, performs a wide range of prevention and control functions, and supports the delivery of safe patient‑centered, quality care across departments to improve outcomes and patient experience. The role acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and infection control standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Responsible for infection prevention and control components including surveillance with a primary focus on education and consultation of healthcare providers.
Demonstrates expert‑level understanding of surveillance data gathering, use of surveillance software, definition application, and reporting.
Acts as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
Prepares and reviews reports; accurately reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to inquiries.
Monitors and analyzes infection data, reviews daily microbiology and virology reports, and aids in outbreak investigation.
Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention questions and advise on isolation practices and PPE.
Conducts mandatory education, new employee orientation, in‑services, and participates in the antibiotic stewardship program.
Maintains compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at local, state and federal levels.
Performs related duties, including responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Example of Typical Tasks for Assignment Level I
Conducts ongoing infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities within a health care setting to identify early and/or suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases, and to control and reduce the risk of exposure. Approximately 80% of time will be spent on surveillance.
Collects, tabulates, analyzes, and interprets infection data and records, and prepares and reviews reports; utilizes appropriate reporting programs; accurately reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries.
Reviews daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may represent HAIs.
Participates in apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities.
Reviews patient charts for evidence of HAIs and applies National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system.
Assists with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies.
Assists with reviewing construction plans and designs and with completion of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRAs).
Conducts weekly environmental rounding, as assigned.
Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention and control questions or concerns from staff, patients, and/or families. Advises staff on appropriate isolation practices and use of personal protective equipment.
Conducts mandatory education, new employee orientation sessions, in‑services and other educational sessions; participates in the antibiotic stewardship program.
Assists with the review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures and with risk assessments to identify gaps in infection prevention and control and areas of priority.
Maintains compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels, facilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and stays current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards. Participates in Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory readiness.
Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Additional Tasks for Higher Levels
Leads outbreak investigations and projects to reduce infection, and participates in performance improvement initiatives to prevent healthcare‑associated infections.
Identifies opportunities for improvement based on observations, process and outcome indicators and other findings and utilizes performance improvement methodology to create and implement interventions using current scientific literature.
Effectively creates and maintains strong relationships with colleagues from key departments, as well as leaders within the System.
Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations. Conducts activities to maintain continuous preparedness for survey.
Mentors and audits the work of junior infection preventionists.
Functions as a super‑user for surveillance applications, actively participates in the weekly Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (infection prevention) meetings and related sub‑groups, when necessary.
Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs that relate to infection prevention, control and epidemiology, while evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and learner objectives.
Effectively collaborates with community health organizations, departments of health and other system infection preventionists.
Participates in the preparation of the annual Infection Prevention Program Risk Assessment and Plan. Assists in selecting quality indicators and designing surveillance based on risk assessment.
Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Level I:
Holds or obtains within three (3) years of appointment a Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline.
Two (2) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting.
For Appointment to Level II:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and three (3) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed above and four (4) years of satisfactory experience.
Current CIC issued by CBIC can be substituted for two (2) years of qualifying experience. However, all candidates must obtain a CIC issued by CBIC within three (3) years of appointment to the position.
For Appointment to Level III:
Holds and maintains CIC issued by CBIC.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and four (4) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed above; and five (5) years of satisfactory experience.
Special Note The position requires an individual to be mobile throughout the facility to perform the duties of this role.
Department Preferences None specified.
How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under varying levels of supervision, depending on Assignment Level, the employee conducts, facilitates, develops and monitors activities and functions relating to surveillance, investigation, analysis, interpretation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases. The employee participates in assessing, implementing, and maintaining a culture of safety across the continuum of care, performs a wide range of prevention and control functions, and supports the delivery of safe patient‑centered, quality care across departments to improve outcomes and patient experience. The role acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and infection control standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Responsible for infection prevention and control components including surveillance with a primary focus on education and consultation of healthcare providers.
Demonstrates expert‑level understanding of surveillance data gathering, use of surveillance software, definition application, and reporting.
Acts as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
Prepares and reviews reports; accurately reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to inquiries.
Monitors and analyzes infection data, reviews daily microbiology and virology reports, and aids in outbreak investigation.
Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention questions and advise on isolation practices and PPE.
Conducts mandatory education, new employee orientation, in‑services, and participates in the antibiotic stewardship program.
Maintains compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at local, state and federal levels.
Performs related duties, including responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Example of Typical Tasks for Assignment Level I
Conducts ongoing infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities within a health care setting to identify early and/or suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases, and to control and reduce the risk of exposure. Approximately 80% of time will be spent on surveillance.
Collects, tabulates, analyzes, and interprets infection data and records, and prepares and reviews reports; utilizes appropriate reporting programs; accurately reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries.
Reviews daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may represent HAIs.
Participates in apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities.
Reviews patient charts for evidence of HAIs and applies National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system.
Assists with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies.
Assists with reviewing construction plans and designs and with completion of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRAs).
Conducts weekly environmental rounding, as assigned.
Consults with HCPs to answer infection prevention and control questions or concerns from staff, patients, and/or families. Advises staff on appropriate isolation practices and use of personal protective equipment.
Conducts mandatory education, new employee orientation sessions, in‑services and other educational sessions; participates in the antibiotic stewardship program.
Assists with the review of infection prevention and control policies and procedures and with risk assessments to identify gaps in infection prevention and control and areas of priority.
Maintains compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels, facilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and stays current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards. Participates in Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory readiness.
Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Additional Tasks for Higher Levels
Leads outbreak investigations and projects to reduce infection, and participates in performance improvement initiatives to prevent healthcare‑associated infections.
Identifies opportunities for improvement based on observations, process and outcome indicators and other findings and utilizes performance improvement methodology to create and implement interventions using current scientific literature.
Effectively creates and maintains strong relationships with colleagues from key departments, as well as leaders within the System.
Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies, accreditation bodies, and professional organizations. Conducts activities to maintain continuous preparedness for survey.
Mentors and audits the work of junior infection preventionists.
Functions as a super‑user for surveillance applications, actively participates in the weekly Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (infection prevention) meetings and related sub‑groups, when necessary.
Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs that relate to infection prevention, control and epidemiology, while evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs and learner objectives.
Effectively collaborates with community health organizations, departments of health and other system infection preventionists.
Participates in the preparation of the annual Infection Prevention Program Risk Assessment and Plan. Assists in selecting quality indicators and designing surveillance based on risk assessment.
Performs related duties, as assigned, which may include periodic responsibility for responding to urgent infection prevention questions after hours or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Level I:
Holds or obtains within three (3) years of appointment a Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline.
Two (2) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting.
For Appointment to Level II:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and three (3) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed above and four (4) years of satisfactory experience.
Current CIC issued by CBIC can be substituted for two (2) years of qualifying experience. However, all candidates must obtain a CIC issued by CBIC within three (3) years of appointment to the position.
For Appointment to Level III:
Holds and maintains CIC issued by CBIC.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline and four (4) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting; or
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed above; and five (5) years of satisfactory experience.
Special Note The position requires an individual to be mobile throughout the facility to perform the duties of this role.
Department Preferences None specified.
How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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