Infection Preventionist​/Healthcare Epidemiologist at UW Medical Center

Position: Infection Preventionist / Healthcare Epidemiologist at UW Medical Center
Job Description University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an Infection Preventionist.

WORK SCHEDULE Full time / 40 hours per week Primarily Monday-Friday, day shift

Up to 3 days per week of telework will be allowed, once fully trainedPOSITION HIGHLIGHTSPlay 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 PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESInvestigates 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 lawActs 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 CenterREQUIREMENTS5 years experience in nursing, public health, healthcare or epidemiology2 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

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKEUW 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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ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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 public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and…