Infection Control Coord

Odessa Regional Medical Center • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Submits required reporting to local and state health departments. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Provides related education to staff. Conducts environment of care rounding to ensure appropriate infection control guidelines are being followed. Prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies.

Requirements

• Nursing or Clinical Laboratory degree highly recommended
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections to determine the source and ensure control.
• Submit required reporting to local and state health departments.
• Review sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommend changes as needed.
• Provide related education to staff.
• Conduct environment of care rounding to ensure appropriate infection control guidelines are being followed.
• Prepare simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level