ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Educate patients and staff on practices and techniques meant to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
• Ensure that patient care or other activities comply with OSHA, Public Health, or CDC regulations.
• Monitor staff and patient illness and report outbreaks to appropriate authorities.
• Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target populations, analyze trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
• Assess, monitor, and report on environmental risk factors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does this position have people management responsibilities? No

Preferred Education and Experience

• Infection control experience or additional course work in the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively via verbal and written methods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.