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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Infection Preventionist conducts clinical surveillance and risk education activities to monitor infection rates across inpatient and outpatient settings. They also develop infection control policies and serve as a resource for medical staff and the community regarding best practices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and possess knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, and microbiology. While entry-level applicants are considered, experience in hospital infection control and certification as an infection control practitioner are preferred.
Full job description
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Job Title:
Infection Preventionist
Department:
Scope of Position The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Infection Control Practitioner will provide clinical and service analysis related to infection control, infections rates, and infection surveillance to Department operations areas so that optimal quality can be achieved.
Position Summary The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for surveillance and risk education activities for patients served by The Ohio State University Medical Center. Surveillance activities involved both the inpatient and outpatient setting in order to measure outcomes over continuum of care. Risk reduction activities include addressing infection control issues within the medical center as well as those in the community that impact on patients admitted to the hospital. The IP helps to set infection control policies and serves as a resource to administrators, physicians, staff, and the community regarding infection control practices.
Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree in a health related field required. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a health related field required or equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of principles of epidemiology infection control, infectious diseases and microbiology required. Experience in hospital infection control preferred. Certification as infection control practitioner preferred. Registered nurse preferred. At least two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects. Project Management experience preferred. Analytical skills, including an understanding of basic statistics. Ability to learn new systems software. Independent and self-motivated.
FUNCTION: Quality
SUB-FUNCTION: Infection Prevention and Control CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical CAREER LEVEL: 2
Additional Information:
Location:
University Hospital (0870)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
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A unit within the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences providing a hands-on approach to learning.
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
652
The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University is dedicated to the discovery and communication of knowledge about animals and their products, including their role and impact on society and the environment. The delivery of this mission is directed to the students of The Ohio State University, the scientific community, and other stakeholders of the Department.
A unit within the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences providing a hands-on approach to learning.
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
652
The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University is dedicated to the discovery and communication of knowledge about animals and their products, including their role and impact on society and the environment. The delivery of this mission is directed to the students of The Ohio State University, the scientific community, and other stakeholders of the Department.