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About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

Job Summary: Assists in the maintenance and implementation of an Infection Prevention Program and Annual Plan for CarolinaEast Health System, in conjunction with the Manager of Infection Prevention, in accordance with The Joint Commission guidelines, local, state, and federal laws. Assists with surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital associated infections. Responsible for educating healthcare providers and employees about infection prevention. This program encompasses all healthcare providers, hospital departments, outlying facilities, students, and volunteers with the primary goal being to prevent and to protect the employees, patients, and visitors from developing health care associated infections.

Minimum Requirements: Registered Nurse with current N.C. license or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field required. Certification in Infection Control preferred, required within three years. Completion of Infection Control and Prevention for Hospitals course by North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred, required within two years. Prefer at least three years of clinical experience and courses in epidemiology. Knowledgeable about Statistical Process Control. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).