Infection Preventionist II- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)
About The Position
Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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. Education Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare related field Required or Master's Degree Public Health Required Experience 2 years in Infection Prevention and Control Required Licenses Cert Infection Control Required Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
