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Infection Preventionist II- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital) at Temple Health System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Infection Prevention, Healthcare Associated Infections, Regulatory Compliance, CDC Standards, DOH Standards, NHSN Standards, TJC Standards, OSHA Standards, Educational Initiatives, PPE Training, Outbreak Investigation, Epidemiologic Methodologies, Collaboration, Stakeholder Coordination, Infection Control, Disease Prevention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Infection Preventionist II (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections. The IP actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards. This role is also involved in developing educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices such as the use of PPE, training about disease process and prevention of hospital associated infections. The IP collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital. This role will utilize epidemiologic methodologies to conduct outbreak investigation efforts as needed. Education Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare related field Required or Master's Degree Public Health Required Experience 2 years in Infection Prevention and Control Required Licenses Cert Infection Control Required

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist II is responsible for identifying, investigating, and monitoring healthcare associated infections. They also participate in regulatory activities and develop educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices.