Infection Preventionist Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Infection Control-Corp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Risk, Quality and Safety

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

As an Infection Preventionist you will be part of a strong team that works closely with clinical staff and hospital leaders to promote world class patient care. We actively support our employees as they study for their certification in infection prevention and continuing education. You will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of critical responsibilities, including rounding on the unit, working directly with frontline staff and involvement in construction and remodeling throughout the facility.

You will collaborate with the Department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).

This position will cover procedural areas at Banner Thunderbird, Banner Del Webb and Banner Boswell.

On Call Rotation Required

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally‑recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you’ll find many options for contributing to our award‑winning patient care.

POSITION

SUMMARY

This position assists the supervisor in organizing and directing the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Conduct focused surveillance for healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs), detect and record HAIs on a systematic and current basis, analyze HAIs and prepare reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting. Report communicable diseases as required by regulation.

Make recommendations when problems are identified. Interpret department policies and procedures in conjunction with the supervisor.

Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and non‑professional staff members as a consultant.

Enter data into computer, prepare reports, conduct analytical studies and summarize surveillance data.

Initiate epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.

Assist with continuing infection control education and in‑service programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.

Review and assist with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control. Assist in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.

Make recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assure compliance with national and/or professional standards.

Department responsibility only, although involved in system‑wide infection control activities. Customers are internal: physicians, employees, managers, volunteers, students, patients and external: public health agencies, general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR…


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