QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION - Infection Preventionist

Guam Regional Medical City • Dededo, GU

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About The Position

Manages the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients and employees. Facilitates compliance with requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Public Health. Works in collaboration with the Patient Services Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Microbiology, or equivalent infection control/epidemiology educational course.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with infection control methods.
• Current license to practice in Guam.

Nice To Haves

• Computer background preferred.
• Certification from the Board of Infection Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients and employees.
• Facilitate compliance with requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Public Health.
• Work in collaboration with the Patient Services Division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time