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Infection Preventionist II- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

Infection Preventionist II- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

Temple University Health System

Posted 7 months ago, valid for 14 days

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Competitive

Full Time

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The Infection Preventionist II (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating, and monitoring healthcare-associated infections.
This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a healthcare-related field, or a Master's Degree in Public Health.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control.
The IP will participate in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards.
The position offers a competitive salary, which is not specified in the job description.

The Infection Preventionist II (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections. The IP actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards. This role is also involved in developing educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices such as the use of PPE, training about disease process and prevention of hospital associated infections. The IP collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital. This role will utilize epidemiologic methodologies to conduct outbreak investigation efforts as needed.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare
related field Required or
Master's Degree Public Health Required

Experience
2 years in Infection Prevention and Control Required

Licenses
Cert Infection Control Required

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