Location: UC Health Business Center Department: Infection Prevention Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours/Week Shift: First Infection Control Practitioner, Full Time, First Shift, Infection Prevention UC Health is hiring a full- time Infection Control Practitioner for the first shift at our UC Health Business Center. This position Coordinates and conducts the hospital infection control program under the direction of the Medical Director of Infection Control. This position also assists in the prevention and control of diseases in patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance and interaction in the hospital, identifies and investigates clusters of infections.Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Minimum Required - BSN or a bachelor's degree in medical technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or other relevant field preferred

License & Certification:

• Acquisition and subsequent maintenance certification in infection control (CIC) within 3 years of hire is required

Years of Experience:

• 2-3 Years equivalent experience - Preferred

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of infection control principles and guidelines as set forth by CDC/WHO.
• Knowledge of quality principles / approaches related to the management and evaluation of clinical care.
• Must be able to lead and facilitate meetings.
• Must be able to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to establish working and collaborative relationships with clinical and business departments.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Statistical and epidemiological analysis capabilities to evaluate data and information.

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Responsible for knowledge of regulations relative to infection control (i.e., CMS, OSHA, state and local health departments, etc.) in order to assist the hospital in meeting these requirements, and to make recommendations for the hospital to maintain current standards of infection control practice.

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