Student Intern Epidemiology

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department with hospital-associated infection (HAI) surveillance activities, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC). The internship provides education in infection prevention topics to prepare the student for a future career in infection prevention. At its conclusion, the student will have the opportunity to sit for the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).

Under the direction of the Lead Education Infection Preventionist (IP), the intern will support processes and initiatives to reduce healthcare-acquired infections and improve quality of care and patient safety at OSUWMC. The intern will complete assigned duties supporting HAI reduction and a process improvement or quality initiative project, such as an evidence-based practice project. The internship aims to provide experience and information to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Infection Preventionist role in a healthcare setting. Strict confidentiality of all data and information is required in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Educational topics include infection prevention and control; prevention and control of HAIs; surveillance and reporting; regulatory and accreditation requirements and reputational programs; microbiology; disinfection and sterilization; environment of care; outbreak response and exposure management; and specialty care populations and settings.

Requirements

• High school graduate and enrolled in higher-level education course(s).
• Maintain current student status at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department with hospital-associated infection surveillance activities.
• Assist with data collection and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support processes and initiatives to reduce healthcare-acquired infections and improve quality of care and patient safety.
• Complete assigned job duties that support HAI reduction.
• Complete a process improvement or quality initiative project, such as an evidence-based practice project.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of data and information in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED