Easter Seals Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Infection Preventionists at St Joseph's Health (SJH), under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention and Control; plans, organizes, leads and controls activities related to infection control.

Job Summary:

Infection Preventionists at SJH are experts on practical methods of preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Their work also helps reduce the risk of contagious diseases being carried out into the community. Infection control practices include surveillance, investigation of cases and outbreaks, training of staff members, the development and enforcement of infection control policies, and evaluation of the effectiveness of infection control efforts. If an outbreak occurs, infection preventionists track down the source and implement strategies to control the problem. They must be alert to any unusual illness that could signal an outbreak, a new type of infection, or even the first casualty of a bioterrorism attack. They collect and analyze data, observe staff members' practices, participate in patient rounds, participate on committees, attend meetings, and design and lead interventions to improve infection control.

Education and Licensure:

A bachelor’s degree in healthcare required with a master’s degree preferred. Experience in health care required; clinical experience preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Mandatory qualifications for candidates:

- Minimum of 5 years in a clinical role.

- Basic statistical analysis skills – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

- Basic knowledge of microorganisms and their relationship to infectious disease and basic concepts of infection control.

- Excellent communication skills – experience working with diverse groups with evidence of fostering collaboration and collegiality.

Preferred but not mandatory qualifications:

- At least two years of hospital-based infection control experience.

- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Must be achieved within 3-5 years of practice (or at the discretion of the director).

- Basic training in infection control surveillance, experience submitting results of epidemiologic investigations to reporting agencies, and experience submitting reportable infections to reporting agencies. (i.e... NYSDOH, CMS, CDC).

- Experience in literature and best practice reviews, policy development and education.

Physical Requirement and Demands:

Walking, standing, sitting and computer work.

Work Environment and Safety:

Office and clinical settings. Exposure class I: routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

Pay Range: $37.40 - $53.70

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran