Infection Prevention Specialist - University of Maryland Medical System : Job Details

This is a part time, 40 hours in a 2 week pay period position(20 hours/week). M-F no weekends

Under general supervision, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates the hospital-wide Infection Control and Employee Health Programs.

• To qualify for the position, the candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of Nursing, Microbiology or Public Health. Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's preferred
• Three to five years hospital or medical office in infection control experience required.
• Previous experience program planning and coordination preferred.
• CIC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed as a RN in the state of Maryland preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of asepsis, pathology-paraphysiology and epidemiology required.
• Knowledge of medical and psychosocial needs of neonates, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics required.
• Knowledge of hospital employee health programs required
• Demonstrated ability to develop guidelines for program implementation
• Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of patients and confidentiality of health system and departmental documents required
• Knowledge of hospital Infection Control practices required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients, physicians, health system officials, other health system personnel and the general public is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic statistical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to identify problems, develop course of action and follow through to resolution. Ability to think critically and analyze risks.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Licensed as a RN in the state of Maryland preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Will work in a clean, well-lighted environment. Requires sitting approximately 60-70% of the time; requires reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs., approximately 15% of the time. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials requiring observance of Universal Precautions, Respiratory and AFB Isolation and safe handling practices.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $42.64 - $64.00

Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a

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