Infection Prev/Emp Health

Encompass Health • Ludlow, MA

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator directs the hospital’s Infection Control Program and works with the healthcare team to help prevent and control infections and maintain patient safety. The role ensures compliance with applicable federal and state standards and guidelines, analyzes infection data, and manages infection-control policies and surveillance, reporting, and analysis of hospital-acquired infections. It also oversees employee health records and policies, conducts employee wellness in-service programs, and manages the employee health process for new hires.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers’ Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
• Experience in hospital infection-control practice.
• ACLS certification.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification.
• CRRN certification, if a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection-control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintain appropriate employee health records and develop related policies.
• Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manage the new-hire employee health process.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree