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Lead Infection Preventionist / Full-time at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Control, Healthcare Knowledge, Microbiology, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, English Fluency, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: In a High Reliability Organization, Infection Preventionist Lead is responsible for guiding the team of Infection Preventionists in monitoring and implementing Infection Surveillance, Prevention and Control. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical laboratory sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required Associate degree nurses may also be considered CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) upon hire N/A SKILLS: * Knowledge of all aspects of a healthcare facility, including microbiology, surgical, medical, maternal child, pediatric, geriatric and physical plant * Excellent time management and conflict resolution skills * Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently required * Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word. EXPERIENCE: 5 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred or 3 years of experience as Infection Preventionists preferred NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Provides direct supervision to: -Responsible to: Director, Quality Management ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen: Occasionally works irregular hours. Exposure to infectious diseases and subject to varying unpredictably situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or assists normal adult-weight transfer patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. pu

Responsibilities

The Lead Infection Preventionist is responsible for guiding a team in monitoring and implementing infection surveillance, prevention, and control. They facilitate the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality.