Infection Prevention/Control Specialist

The Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner performs surveillance for detection and prevention of infections occurring in the medical center and associated outpatient facilities. The Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner utilizes an epidemiologic approach to preventing and controlling infections through problem solving, application of appropriate interventions and education of personnel and families. They will manage aspects of data management which include abstraction, submissions to federal agencies and reporting to hospital leadership. Additionally, this position will coordinate, implement, analyze and make independent judgments regarding institutional infection control practice and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent computer, communication, and Information Systems skills.
• 1 year of experience in Infection Control with progressive responsibilities preferred
• Ability to exercise independent judgment with strong analytical capabilities, excellent interpersonal and oral, written, communication skills, Adept in principles of adult education required
• Working knowledge of OSHA, TJC, CDC, AIA and Texas DSHS compliance related to IC preferred
• Must be licensed in one of the following • RN • MT • MLS •
• Certification Infection Control within 3 years of hire

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer

Location: Cook Children's Health Care System · Infection Prevention & Control
Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift