Infection, Prevention and Control Clinician
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out activities that
contribute to the prevention and control of infections in patients
and employees.# These activities include, surveillance and
investigation of hospital acquired infections, education of staff,
monitoring policy/procedure implementation, informing departments
of current regulations and recommended practices, participating in
Quality Improvement activities, and serving as a resource/liaison
person concerning any infection control issues.# Reports to Vice
President of Quality and Safety. ##################
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor#s Degree is required or graduate
from a college with a major concentration in Microbiology,
Laboratory Science or Registered Nurse.# A Masters Degree in Public
Health or Epidemiology is desirable. Certification in Infection
Control is preferred; required after 2 years in position.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related
health field in a hospital or other acute care health center is
required as well as personal computer skills as needed to perform
job duties.# Most specifically, knowledge in the use of internet
search capability and Microsoft Word and Outlook. COMPETENCIES: A
working knowledge of hospital asepsis, patient care practices,
sterilization, sanitation, disinfection practice, clinical
microbiology and infectious diseases and epidemiological principles
is required.# Must understand commonly used statistics,
surveillance methodology, how to complete a study/audit and adult
education principles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. #
Job-Specific Competency 1.##### Provides an active Infection
Control Program for the prevention, control and investigation of
infections and communicable diseases. 2.##### Plans, develops,
directs, implements and evaluates Infection Prevention and Control
activities within the hospital and satellite locations. 3.#####
Incorporates clinical research findings and other evidence-based
practices into routine practice to improve the quality of
healthcare. 4.##### Conducts surveillance rounds in hospital
departments and satellite units to discuss, monitor and follow the
practice of infection control with staff. Reviews Micro-Biology
reports daily.# 5.##### Develops and maintains a system for
identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infection and
communicable diseases of patients and employees. 6.##### Collects,
monitors, and maintains records and data pertinent to infection
control surveillance via computer supports.# Reports data to
regulatory agencies as required. 7.##### Performs Hospital Acquired
Infection (HAI) surveillance by systematically collecting,
analyzing and disseminating data to providers to drive improved
performance.# 8.##### Recognizes and investigates clusters and risk
factors for infection and implements appropriate control measures.
9.##### Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and
recommends change as needed. 10.# Provides ongoing infection
control education and training to staff.# Participates in new staff
orientation. 11.# Assists with community wide pandemic flu
planning, suspect disease outbreaks, clusters and disseminating
disease advisories. 12.# Develops, implements and revises policies
and procedures governing control of infections and communicable
diseases based on current laws, regulations and accepted standards
in conjunction with the Infection Control Council. 13.#
Participates in performance improvement projects related to
communicable diseases and emerging pathogens within the facility.#
Participates in hospital committees as needed, including emergency
preparedness committee. 14.# Participates in environmental and
safety rounds. #Monitors construction/ renovation sites to assure
compliance with infection control standards. 15.# Manages and
oversees the system exposure program.# Investigates possible
communicable disease exposures among healthcare workers, patients
and/or visitors.# Provides counseling to employees on an individual
basis in Infection control and infectious disease related issues.
16.# Provides education and consultation regarding infection
control issues to members of the community as requested or
required. 17.# Prepares, organizes and distributes information to
be presented to and resulting from infection control committee.
18.# Reports surveillance, investigations and projects to
appropriate committees, administration staff and
directors/supervisors/managers.# Acts as a department liaison for
infection control and as a consultant for the facility to integrate
infection control activities. 19.# Demonstrates the ability to be
flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.# Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. #
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