Infection Preventionist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Clin Quality and Op Eff
• Schedule: M-F / 8am-4:30pm
• Hospital: Seton medical Center Austin
• Location: Austin, TX

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures.

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participate in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Report results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.