Infection Preventionist I
80747BR
Patient Services-Infection Control
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Nursing Support,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Needham
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Conducts ongoing surveillance of hospital acquired infection throughout hospital. Educates hospital departments on infection control policies, procedures and practices. Communicates and exchanges information with public health agencies, infection control departments in other hospitals and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding infection control problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing surveillance of healthcare associated infections throughout the hospital.
- Identify and investigate increases and/or changes in incidence, pattern or type of infections and develop and recommend prevention and control strategies.
- Provide consultation and education to all levels of staff on infection prevention and control policies, procedures and practices and communicates and exchanges information with public health agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology or a closely related field required. Master’s degree a plus.
Experience:
- Two to three years of previous experience preferred.
- Pediatrics experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
- Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) preferred.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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