Infection Control Specialist

Trinity Health • Westerville, OH

3d

About The Position

Why Mount Carmel? With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing. About the job: The Infection Control Specialist directs the infection prevention and control program, including design and implementation of surveillance for nosocomial events, proactive implementation of infection prevention strategies, analysis of surveillance results, provision of education, development of policies and procedures, and development of new programs as necessary, for their respective hospital campus.

Requirements

• License / Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within two years of employment required.
• Experience: Has knowledge and experience or a willingness to learn about areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and legislation that impact the Infection Control field; familiarity with national and local Infection Control networks and resources.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio preferred.
• Three (3)+ years of experience practicing as an RN in a hospital setting with at least and three (3)+ years of Infection Prevention/Control required.
• Licensed or certified healthcare professional
• Example 1 - Clinical microbiologist with a B.S. or M.T. degree and at least three (3)+ years' experience in clinical microbiology in a hospital setting.
• Example 2 - Respiratory Therapist with at least three (3)+ years' experience in a hospital setting and at least 3 years of Infection Prevention/Control work experience in a hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements proactive strategies and best practices to prevent infections.
• Conduct surveillance and outbreak / performance improvement investigations by using epidemiologic principles.
• Maintain and communicate surveillance data that is consistent with the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network infection definitions.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly infection control reports for the Infection Control Committee, which presents data and trends, as well as epidemiologically significant findings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees