Infection Prevention and Control Associate I/II
About The Position
The IPA II assists the Infection Preventionists (IPs) with implementation of IP policies and procedures and best-evidence practices in assigned areas of the Medical Center Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) The IPA II assists with surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, environmental and compliance rounds, performance improvement activities and works collaboratively to reduce infections, improve patient safety and quality of care. Associate degree in healthcare related field and suggested 5 years’ healthcare experience or Bachelors with suggested <2 years healthcare experience. a-IPC certification required. Computer/internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential. Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Individual will portray professionalism, positive attitude, enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions. Associate degree in a healthcare related field and minimum of five years of work experience in the healthcare related field; or a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of work experience in healthcare and possess certification as an Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC). Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to portray professionalism, positive attitude, enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
Requirements
- Associate degree in healthcare related field and suggested 5 years’ healthcare experience or Bachelors with suggested <2 years healthcare experience
- a-IPC certification required
- Computer/internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential
- Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
- Individual will portray professionalism, positive attitude, enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
Responsibilities
- assists with surveillance for healthcare-associated infections
- environmental and compliance rounds
- performance improvement activities
- works collaboratively to reduce infections, improve patient safety and quality of care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
