Infection Prevention Coordinator
Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Aiken
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Infection Prevention Coordinator Aiken Regional Medical Centers,
located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility
providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and
surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been
ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for
Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure
and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency
medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral
health services.Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com
Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for implementing a
system-wide infection control program. These responsibilities
include (but are not limited to) surveillance, analysis, reporting,
and recording activities as well as setting standards and
evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with the
prevention and control of health care associated infections. The
goal is to provide a safe environment through the prevention of
infection in patients, families, employees, and visitors. The
employee in this position will perform infection prevention and
control program duties, which includes the daily management of
infection prevention and control activities. Duties also include
providing education to multiple groups internal and external to the
organization, as well as routine and special focus monitoring
activities. Responsible for enforcing Infection Prevention policies
in compliance with accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS);
regulatory agencies standards (EPA, FDA, OSHA) and guidelines of
governmental agencies (CDC/DHQP, NCIRD-ACIP, DHS) and professional
organizations (AAMI, AHRQ, AIA, AORN, APIC, IDSA, SHEA). This
position is responsible for the duties of the Infection Control
program and practices for the Acute Hospital, Behavioral Health
Hospital, Surgery Center of Aiken, and various outpatient clinics
associated with the hospital. Assists with other Quality
initiatives and all other duties as assigned. Duties:
Qualifications
Requirements: Education requirements: Bachelors Degree required
(Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology), Master's Degree preferred
in appropriate field (Nursing, Education, Microbiology, Public
Health, etc); Minimum of 1 years in Infection Prevention or 3 years
hospital experience with demonstrated infection control knowledge
of various clinical specialties. Work experience requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years hospital experience with demonstrated
experience in infection control prevention in various clinical
specialties. Required licenses/ certifications/courses: National
certification in Infection Control preferred or obtained within 2
years. Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Must have current
understanding of The Joint Commission, OSHA, and state/federal
regulatory body guidelines and standards; must have understanding
of transmission-based disease process. Must possess excellent oral,
written and analytical skills. Effective problem solving, conflict
management and organizational skills. Clinical competence and the
ability to establish respect and rapport with peers, staff,
physicians, and administration. Understanding of data collection,
analyzing data and benchmarking tools; computer skills(MS Office
Suite and TEAMS). EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed
to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal
employment opportunities are available to all applicants and
teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as
such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection,
placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We
believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries,
our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the
best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take
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