Infection Preventionist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Total Quality Management
• Schedule: Full Time, Days Shifts
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board ofInfection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC). Preferred upon hire or within three years ofemployment in role.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/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 fInfection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.