Infection Control Practitioner, Full Time, First Shift, Infection Prevention

Location: UC Health Business Center
Department: Infection Prevention
Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours/Week
Shift: First 

Infection Control Practitioner, Full Time, First Shift, Infection Prevention

UC Health is hiring a full- time Infection Control Practitioner for the first shift at our UC Health Business Center.

This position coordinates and conducts the hospital infection control program under the direction of the Medical Director of Infection Control. Assists in the prevention and control of diseases in patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and interaction in the hospital, identifies and investigates clusters of infections. Responsible for knowledge of regulations relative to infection control (i.e., CMS, OSHA, state and local health departments, etc.) in order to assist the hospital in meeting these requirements, and to make recommendations for the hospital to maintain current standards of infection control practice. Provides Infection Control education to associates for the purpose of a safe working environment and to protect patients and visitors. Assist in the prevention and control of diseases in patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and interaction in the hospital especially in units and identification and investigations of clusters of infections. Conduct environmental rounds to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Serve as a subject matter expert to evaluate product efficacy and management of equipment.

• Responsible for knowledge of regulations relative to infection control (i.e., CMS, OSHA, state and local health departments, etc.) in order to assist the hospital in meeting these requirements, and to make recommendations for the hospital to maintain current standards of infection control practice. 
• Provides Infection Control education to associates for the purpose of a safe working environment and to protect patients and visitors. 
• Assist in the prevention and control of diseases in patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and interaction in the hospital especially in units and identification and investigations of clusters of infections. 
• Conduct environmental rounds to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert to evaluate product efficacy and management of equipment. 
• Engages in population appropriate communication. 
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. 
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. 
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. 
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. 
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. 
• Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely. 
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. 
•  Works directly and collaboratively within the Infection Control Dept. with the Medical Director for Infection Control and Prevention/Hospital Epidemiologist, and the Infection Control Committee to manage infection prevention throughout the hospital. 
• Works under the direction of Medical Director of Infection Control for all of the following.
• Conducts required surveillance that includes oversight of data collection, analysis, and reporting. 
• Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual and potential problems. 
• Conducts analysis of data, prepares reports, and communicates findings to appropriate persons. 
• Maintains relationship with laboratory and other departments involved with data management and monitoring. 
• Aligns with external agencies and community activities related to infection control surveillance and follow up. Ensures that program meets all external requirements. 
• Functionally provides oversight to any infection control personnel or designee (i.e. staff members performing infection control functions). 
• Is responsible for investigating hospital epidemics, determining the causes, and instituting appropriate control measures under the direction of the hospital Medical Director for IC. 
• Is responsible for designing and conducting infection control research necessary to the Infection Control program within the institution. 
• Facilitates with the physician chair, the Infection Control Committee (within Medical Staff meeting structure) that provides oversight and direction for IC activities. 
• Actively participates in the other corporate, medical staff and h