Infection Preventionist II- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist II (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections. The IP actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards. This role is also involved in developing educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices such as the use of PPE, training about disease process and prevention of hospital associated infections. The IP collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital. This role will utilize epidemiologic methodologies to conduct outbreak investigation efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare related field Required or Master's Degree Public Health Required
• 2 years in Infection Prevention and Control Required
• Cert Infection Control Required

Responsibilities

• Identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections.
• Actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards.
• Developing educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices such as the use of PPE, training about disease process and prevention of hospital associated infections.
• Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital.
• Utilize epidemiologic methodologies to conduct outbreak investigation efforts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees