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Infection Preventionist 1

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Austin

Requirements

  • * EDUCATION - Associate's
  • * EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
  • * Knowledge of theories and practices of microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, statistics, or public health
  • * Computer skills
  • * Partnership and conflict resolution
  • * Communication skills, oral and written
  • * Ability to assist in implementation evidence-based guidelines
  • * Ability to assist in conducting data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation

Responsibilities

  • Implements infection prevention strategies to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents, applying epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines
  • Conducts on-going surveillance using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria
  • Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority
  • Monitors compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as JC, CDC, OSHA, and FDA through observations, audit tools and other methods
  • Provides education to increase employee awareness of existence of healthcare-associated infections
  • Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis
  • Partners with teams to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback
  • Participates in continuing educational activities, professional meetings and peers networking, and reviews published literature to maintain current knowledge commensurate with the latest research and scholarly knowledge pertaining to healthcare and infection and control
  • Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

FAQs

What type of educational background is required for the Infection Preventionist 1 position?

An Associate's degree is required for the Infection Preventionist 1 position.

How much experience is necessary for this role?

The role requires less than 1 year of experience.

What are the key responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist 1?

The key responsibilities include implementing infection prevention strategies, conducting surveillance, reporting communicable diseases, monitoring compliance with standards, providing education, participating in quality improvement activities, and collaborating with teams on evidence-based strategies.

What knowledge and skills are important for success in this position?

Important success factors include knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology, computer skills, partnership and conflict resolution abilities, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to assist in implementing evidence-based guidelines.

What benefits does the company offer for this position?

The company offers a competitive benefits package including immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual beginning on Day 1.

Who does the Infection Preventionist 1 report to?

The Infection Preventionist 1 works under the direct supervision of the Infection Prevention Manager.

Is ongoing education part of the job responsibilities?

Yes, participating in continuing educational activities, professional meetings, and reviewing literature to maintain current knowledge is part of the job responsibilities.

What regulatory bodies does the Infection Preventionist 1 need to monitor compliance with?

The Infection Preventionist 1 needs to monitor compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as the Joint Commission (JC), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Changing Healthcare for the Better.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com.

Culture & Values

  • We serve faithfully

  • We never settle

  • We are in it together

  • We make an impact

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