Infection Control Practitioner

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Control Practitioner assists the Program Director in providing services necessary for the cost effective execution of the facility’s Infection Control Program and is responsible for both the Infection Control Program and the Accreditation and Regulatory Program in her absence. This role involves developing, implementing, and coordinating the efforts of staff, physicians, students, and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases. The practitioner will perform routine, focused, and outbreak surveillance activities, identify care needs of patients/families, develop interventions, and utilize equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served. Additionally, the role requires working with all Holy Cross Workers for compliance with JCAHO/OSHA/MOSH requirements. Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Requirements

• One of the following: BSN or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Microbiology/or related science
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology (CIC) must be obtained within 3 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate the efforts of staff, physicians, students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases.
• Perform routine, focused, and outbreak surveillance activities.
• Identify care needs of patients/families, develop interventions and utilize equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served.
• Work with all Holy Cross Workers for compliance for JCAHO/OSHA/MOSH requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees