Clinical Staff Educator, Infection Prevention, and Safety Coordinator; University Health Services

Job Posting Title:

Clinical Staff Educator, Infection Prevention, and Safety Coordinator; University Health Services

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Hiring Department:

Healthyhorns - University Health Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

To oversee and perform duties related to infection prevention, safety, and risk management activities.  Responsible for creating, designing, implementing and oversight of training programs for clinical staff of University Health Services department.  
 

Responsibilities

• Develops training curricula, in conjunction with subject matter experts, that meets instructional goals and objectives for UHS compliance modules and other training as deemed necessary.
• Coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Serves as the Safety Coordinator.
• Participates in UHS quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Supports the AAAHC Coordinator in preparation for the accreditation of the health center by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
• Exhibits customer service-oriented behavior and excellent public relations skills in all aspects of work.
• Maintains patient health records.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five years of experience in healthcare or related field.
• Experience in infection prevention, quality improvement and/or safety.
• Experience with healthcare-related training activities.
• Working proficiency with standard software including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Registered Nurse degree.
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC).
• Leadership experience in a Quality Improvement Program in an ambulatory care setting for more than one year.
• Two years of experience developing and implementing training programs.
• Experience using electronic medical records
• Demonstrated good community, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, and professional demeanor. 

Salary Range

$85,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance. 

Work Shift

• Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Work schedule to be discussed during interview

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest