Infection Control Specialist - Monroe; Part Time

Responsibilities

• Initiate infection control measures across the system according to accepted standards.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to infection control data.
• Conduct infection surveillance activities to identify, investigate, document, and assist in resolution of nosocomial infection issues.
• Maintain IC policies and procedures congruent with state and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance.
• Plan, develop, and direct staff education related to infection control policies and standards.
• Identify actual or potential patient and employee exposures and respond in accordance with CDC recommendations, regulatory requirements, and company policy.
• Communicate infection control concerns to the IC Committee Chairperson and Employee Health Physician; develop and circulate minutes of meetings.
• Support the Infection Control program and policies, managing data, analysis, and dissemination of IC information.
• Implement IC education and training.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; support other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or a related field; preferred Master’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in a clinical setting, including one year of infection control experience.
• Certifications:
  
  Preferred Certified Infection Control certification.
• Knowledge of basic biology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and delegation skills.

Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; may involve walking or standing briefly. Risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste due to receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and disposal of contaminated waste.

The employer 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.