Infection Preventionist ​/ Healthcare Epidemiologist at UW Medical Center - Montlake

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake
- Center for Clinical Excellence has an outstanding opportunity for a Infection Preventionist /
Healthcare Epidemiologist.

• Full time / 40 hours per week

• Primarily Monday-Friday, day shift

• Up to 3 days per week of telework will be allowed, once fully trained

• Play a key role shaping clinical practice at a magnet-designated medical center

• Oversees Infection Prevention program plans, such as, Catheter-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection, Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection, Environment of Care, and Highly Pathogenic Disease Programs at our medical center

• Investigates hospital acquired infections and exposures

• Serves as a consultant and advisor to personnel at all levels for infection prevention epidemiology

• Consults and advises on patient care issues, equipment evaluation, construction activities and management, disposal of infectious waste, and other infection prevention activities

• Reviews quality and safety indicators to identify trends and make recommendations for process improvement implementations

• Makes regular rounds to interact with healthcare teams

• Educates and coaches staff to promote approved practices, with a goal of reducing the transmission of healthcare acquired infections

• Develops and maintains relationships with patient care staff and managers, faculty, and administrative staff

• Guides analyses and presentation of healthcare-associated infection surveillance results

• Collaborates with hospital leaders, faculty and staff to identify ongoing care concerns and quality of care issues

• Monitors compliance with state, local and federal requirements and participates in regulatory and accreditation activities related to infection control.

• Investigates and reports HAI through National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) as required by CMS and state law

• Acts as a liaison with public health for infection control and exposure issues and assist in epidemiologic investigations of suspected outbreaks

• In conjunction with other members of the Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, provides 24-hour coverage for the University of Washington Medical Center

• 5 years experience in nursing, public health, healthcare or epidemiology

• 2 years of recent/current experience in infection control and epidemiology; inpatient clinical care experience preferred

• Familiarity with QI methods, database management systems and tools

• Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology or obtain within 3 years of hire if not currently certified

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

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UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:
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