infection Preventionist - FT - Days - Infection Control @ MV

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward.  We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.  Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Coordinates activities related to the Infection Control Program with an emphasis on the prevention of infection in patients, employees, physicians, and visitors in order to continuously improve patient outcomes.  Under the direction of the Manager, Infection Prevention, provides leadership and consultation regarding Infection Prevention to physicians, staff, patients and their families.  Supports operations in accordance with overall hospital strategies, policies and procedures.  Provides assistance during investigation of outbreaks, exposures or other infection control initiatives. Gathers and reports communicable disease data to the appropriate Health System and regulatory agencies. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Registered nurse, with a current California Registered Nurse license and

Five years’ experience in an acute care setting

OR

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field and Five years clinical experience Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards that apply to patient safety and infection control  Knowledge of and expertise in microbiology, epidemiology, sterilization and disinfection, infectious diseases, antibiotic usage, and clinical practice

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Certification in Infection Control. CBIC: Required for all new hires who have worked as an Infection Preventionist for over 2 years.

Ages of Patients Served- This position will serve all age groups.

Salary Range:

$70.84 - $106.26 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.  El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.