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The Infection Control Preventionist is responsible for surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Assists with policy and procedure development and implementation while maintaining CDC, OSHA, AOA HFAP/TJC/CMS/local regulatory and other regulatory agency standards or directives. Acts as a primary education consultant to hospital employees, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors in safe Infection Control/Prevention practices. Coordinates all hospital infection control activities with the Infection Control Committee, Medical Staff and hospital employees. Responds to potential exposures by communicating with patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and regulatory agencies.
Education and Work Experience
1. Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelors degree in medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or other life science related field, preferred.
2. If a registered nurse, must be licensed by the State where the facility is located.
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a health care setting required. One year or more of experience in infection control and/or employee health is preferred.
5. APIC membership or other Infection Prevention Organization and attendance required upon acceptance.
6. Successful completion of formal APIC courses in Infection Control desirable.
7. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.28 - $43.32 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Hospital
$101k-122k (estimate)
03/15/2024
05/06/2024
primehealthcare.com
NATIONAL CITY, CA
1,000 - 3,000
2001
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
$500M - $1B
Hospital
Prime Healthcare is a California-based operator of 46 acute care hospitals that provides diabetes, joint replacement, pelvic health, rehabilitation and related services.
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