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Infection Preventionist - Phoenix, United States - Banner Health
Description
Primary City/State:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Infection Control-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Risk, Quality and Safety
Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be.
We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge.
If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.
As an Infection Preventionist you will be part of a strong team that works closely with clinical staff and hospital leaders to promote world class patient care.
You will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of critical responsibilities, including rounding on the unit, working directly with frontline staff and involvement in construction and remodeling throughout the facility.
You will 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 & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader.
Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists the supervisor in organizing and directing the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Customers are internal:
physicians, employees, managers, volunteers, students, patients and external: public health agencies, general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.
After completing 2 years as a full-time FTE or 4 years as a part-time FTE in the position and attaining Infection Prevention work experience, the Staff Infection Preventionist will have 6 months to achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
Infection Prevention Team members working primarily in an acute or ambulatory job location will be expected to maintain an active Basic Life Skills certification.
Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred. Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
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