Coordinator, Infection Control NonExempt
About The Position
The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program. Reports to: Market Director of Infection Prevention FLSA: NonExempt Job Requirements Minimum Education Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician. Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician. Required Skills Licenses: Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA) Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning. Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis. Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives. Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices. Functional Demands Populations Served Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally Climbing rarely Keyboard Data Entry frequently Kneeling occasionally Lifting/Moving Patients rarely Reaching occasionally Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently Running rarely Sitting frequently Squatting occasionally Standing frequently Walking frequently Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. occasionally Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. rarely Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech frequently Hearing Acuity frequently Smelling Acuity rarely Taste Discrimination rarely Vision: Depth Perception frequently Vision: Distinguish Color frequently Vision: Seeing Far frequently Vision: Seeing Near frequently Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely Dust rarely Hazardous Chemicals rarely Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally Hazardous Medication rarely Latex rarely
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
- Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
- Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
- Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
- Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
- Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
