Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift
Description:
Saint Alphonsus Health Center is seeking a full-time Infection Control Specialist to support our Ontario, Oregon medical center.
Responsible for identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections at one or more of the Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers and their associated clinics. The IPS is responsible for conducting/assisting with educational programs related to infection control and prevention, developing policies, and implementing performance improvement measures that ensure the medical centers meet the Infection Control requirements of CDC, OSHA, TJC and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Some travel between sites may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field required. A combination of bachelor’s degree in any field and current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) may substitute in lieu of health care degree requirement.
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Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within three years of employment.
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3 years of acute care experience required. Experience in performance improvement, facilitation and adult education required.
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Experience in performance improvement, facilitation and adult education required. Experience in statistics and research methodology preferred. statistics and research methodology preferred.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Identifies persons who are at high risk for infections or pose an infection risk to others and initiates preventative measures. Coordinates appropriate investigation and intervention when a patient or employee is exposed to a potentially infectious agent.
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Provides consultation on standards interpretation and implementation to hospital departments for the safety of health care services in relation to infection control.
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Coordinates appropriate investigation and intervention when a patient or employee is exposed to a potentially infectious agent. Provides consultation on standards interpretation and implementation to hospital departments for the safety of health care services in relation to infection control.
Highlights and Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
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We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
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Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
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We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
