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Infection Preventionist Jobs

Company

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center
Address , Phoenix, 85013, Az
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $36.96 - $53.60 an hour
Expires 2023-10-04
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Overview


Hello humankindness

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.


We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.


U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist collaborates with the department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
  • Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published.
  • Assists the department leader with ongoing assessment and development of programs policies and procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees volunteers contract workers independent contractors physicians registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards State and CMS regulations and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
  • Oversees and monitors the clinical work of staff. Identifies competency and training needs. Coordinates and oversees training. Utilizes senior area staff to assist with training and provides clinical expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Science (i.e. Microbiology Biology Nursing Public Health), or five (5) years of related job or industry experience in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health or other healthcare related field.
Licensure:
  • An active license in state of practice is required for a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during first two (2) years of hire.
We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium for employee benefits)
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • Mental Health Benefit
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Matching 403(b) retirement program
  • Fully Funded Pension Plan
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Pay Range
$36.96 - $53.60 /hour