Kettering Health
Infection Control Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety
Kettering Health, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013
Infection Control Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety
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Job Details Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton | Full-Time | First Shift
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates solid skill in medical record review, abstraction of data, NHSN and other entity surveillance definitions and reporting.
Demonstrates solid skill in reviewing lab data, isolation needs, and tagging and flagging charts for infection prevention, assessing unit compliance with infection prevention (cleaning, isolation, hand washing, etc.).
Communications clearly, verbally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external groups or individuals.
Presents material in a clear manner when educating staff during orientation, or in committees.
Leads infection prevention teams using LEAN and PDSA methods.
Participates in survey readiness and surveys as needed.
Attends at least two infection prevention meetings per year and keeps up working knowledge of infection prevention control evidenced based information.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (state of Ohio) or related healthcare field
Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred
Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Details Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton | Full-Time | First Shift
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates solid skill in medical record review, abstraction of data, NHSN and other entity surveillance definitions and reporting.
Demonstrates solid skill in reviewing lab data, isolation needs, and tagging and flagging charts for infection prevention, assessing unit compliance with infection prevention (cleaning, isolation, hand washing, etc.).
Communications clearly, verbally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external groups or individuals.
Presents material in a clear manner when educating staff during orientation, or in committees.
Leads infection prevention teams using LEAN and PDSA methods.
Participates in survey readiness and surveys as needed.
Attends at least two infection prevention meetings per year and keeps up working knowledge of infection prevention control evidenced based information.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (state of Ohio) or related healthcare field
Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred
Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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