Infection Preventionist Jobs

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

• ROUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNS OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL CONCERNS.: Conducts environmental rounds in all inpatient and outpatient care areas. Assesses environmental control through surveillance of water supply systems as needed, air pressure relationships fro high risk environmental monitoring.
• PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES.: Consults with physicians and others regarding infectious patients in a confidential manner. Provides patient/family counseling and education as needed. Acts as a consultant for Employee Health during employee communicable disease and exposure events and coordinates with Employee Health to follow-up with the employee.
• EDUCATES AND INFORMS HOSPITAL STAFF AND OTHERS IN THE AREAS OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.: Actively participates in a variety of other hospital committees including IPAC, serving as advisor and subject matter expert.Facilitates the IPAC as necessary. Conducts New Employee Orientation and in-services for hospital employees and serves as a resource for the medical center and the community.
• PERFORMS ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT DUTIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT.:Accurately prepares agenda and minutes for the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPAC). Applies epidemiological principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target population, analyze trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies

Qualifications

• Either ASCP-MLT Registration or RN License (Required)Infection Control Practitioner Certification (Preferred)State Registered Nurse License (Preferred)
• 0 - 1 year Healthcare experience (Required)
• 2 - 4 years Experience in detecting, preventing and correcting infection control issues (Preferred)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.