Compensation
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Status: Full Time Regular
Shift: DAY SHIFT
Department: Infection Control
Position Summary
Summary:
The Infection Control/Prevention professional is responsible to assist and support the hospitals Infection Control Plan. Under the direction of the Infection Control Committee and Hospital Epidemiologist, this staff member provides surveillance monitoring, helps to maintain proper control measures and practices to reduce the risk and prevent the spread of infection.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Education Required
• Must complete in-house orientation program.
• Bachelor's degree in health related field required, Master' degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse or Clinical Microbiology program preferred.
Experience And Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Speaks, reads and writes English
• Three or more years' experience in hospital nursing or clinical microbiology in a hospital setting.
• Good oral and written communications skills including computer skills in Excel are essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Infection Control practices.
License/Certifications
• Licensed and currently registered to practice in New York State if applicable.
• Certification in Infection Control preferred.
• If not certified, certification required within 2 years of hire.
Working Conditions
Other information:
Working Conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
• Frequent, prolonged standing/walking, lifts, positions and/or transfer of patients.
• Protective clothing worn; face shields, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate respirator.
