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

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Master's Degree Public Health Required
• 2 years as an RN in an acute care setting Required
• 2 years as an MT in clinical microbiology Required
• 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