Infection Preventionist - Specialty - MEE

Overview

Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provides guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conducts relevant investigations and develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Report communicable diseases to local and state health departments and complete public health department forms as needed
• Utilize performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
• Develops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Maintains records of actual potentially infectious patients and reports pertinent information to county, state, and federal agencies as required by law.
• Provides formal and informal education programs to hospital personnel as necessary or when directed.

Bachelor s Degree Health Sciences required or Master s Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - preferred

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control [CIC]

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred

Clinical healthcare experience 1-2 years required

• Clearly demonstrable expert-level knowledge in infection control and prevention.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Statistical methods and data analysis and report writing skills.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.