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

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Infection Preventionist (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 also participates in 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 participate in efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital. This role will also assist with 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 as an RN in an acute care setting Required or 2 years as an MT in clinical microbiology Required or General Experience MPH in related area Required

Nice To Haves

• Cert Infection Control Preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections.
• Actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards.
• Participates in 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 participate in efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital.
• Assist with outbreak investigation efforts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level