Infection Preventionist II

Full Time
Lebanon, OR 97355
$42.11 - $63.16 an hour
Posted
Job description
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Req #: 63514
Lebanon, OR
.6 (48 hrs/pp) - Day
LCH Epidemiology
Remote Status: No
Salary Range: $42.11 - $63.16

    JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the Infection Prevention Program. Implements a hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program. Assists the organization with regulatory compliance. Conducts the activities of surveillance by collecting monthly nosocomial infection rates, identifies and monitors trends, initiates problem solving and analyzes outcomes.
    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      The Infection Prevention Department provides surveillance, prevention and training/education in the area of infection prevention to Samaritan Health Services. This information is used to lower infection rates thus providing better facilities for patients, visitors, staff and physicians.
    EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • One (1) of the following required:
      • Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
      • ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist.
      • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
    • One (1) of the following required:
      • Four (4) years infection prevention experience. Infection Control Certification (CIC) required within two (2) years of hire.
      • Two (2) years infection prevention experience and two (2) years recent acute care nursing, Medical Laboratory Scientist, healthcare and/or public health experience. Infection Control Certification (CIC) required within two (2) years of hire.
      • Infection Control certification (CIC), one (1) year infection prevention experience and two (2) years recent acute care nursing, Medical Laboratory Scientist, healthcare and/or public health experience.
    • Healthcare provider BLS required within 30 days of hire.
    • Successful completion of APIC EPI education courses preferred.
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
    • Quality Control - Knowledge of medical practice, quality management techniques, treatment methodology, data collection techniques and classification systems. Ability to evaluate quality or performance. Skilled in patient care assessment and data collection, including statistical applications.
    • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
    • Computer Literacy - Working knowledge and skill of computer programs: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the hospital information system.
    • Systems Analysis/ Evaluation - Knowledge of how a system works and how changes will affect outcomes. Ability to identify measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance to meet certain goals.
    • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)


      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)


      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)


      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)



      WALK - INCLINE

      CLIMB – LADDER

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 40 - 60 Lbs

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      PULL (20-40 pounds force)


      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      KNEEL (on knees)


      SIT

      STAND

      WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Upward

      REACH - Forward


      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

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