Coordinator, Infection Control NonExempt
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Job Requirements
- Minimum Education
- Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or
- Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Essential Functions
- Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
- Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
- Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
- Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
- Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
- Functional Demands
- Populations Served
- Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)
- Protected Health Information
- Demographic
- Clinical
- Complete Medical Record
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
- While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
- Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally
- Climbing rarely
- Keyboard Data Entry frequently
- Kneeling occasionally
- Lifting/Moving Patients rarely
- Reaching occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently
- Running rarely
- Sitting frequently
- Squatting occasionally
- Standing frequently
- Walking frequently
- Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally
- Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): 0-25 lbs. occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): 26-75 lbs. rarely
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): over 75 lbs. rarely
- Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech frequently
- Hearing Acuity frequently
- Smelling Acuity rarely
- Taste Discrimination rarely
- Vision: Depth Perception frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near frequently
- Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally
- Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally
- Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally
- Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely
- Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely
- Dust rarely
- Hazardous Chemicals rarely
- Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally
- Hazardous Medication rarely
- Latex rarely"
Required Skills
- Licenses:
- Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Essential Functions
- Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
- Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
- Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
- Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
- Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
- Functional Demands
- Populations Served
- Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)
- Protected Health Information
- Type of Protected Information Accessed:
- Demographic
- Clinical
- Complete Medical Record
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
- While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
- Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally
- Climbing rarely
- Keyboard Data Entry frequently
- Kneeling occasionally
- Lifting/Moving Patients rarely
- Reaching occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently
- Running rarely
- Sitting frequently
- Squatting occasionally
- Standing frequently
- Walking frequently
- Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally
- Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): 0-25 lbs. occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): 26-75 lbs. rarely
- Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): over 75 lbs. rarely
- Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech frequently
- Hearing Acuity frequently
- Smelling Acuity rarely
- Taste Discrimination rarely
- Vision: Depth Perception frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near frequently
- Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally
- Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally
- Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally
- Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely
- Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely
- Dust rarely
- Hazardous Chemicals rarely
- Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally
- Hazardous Medication rarely
- Latex rarely"
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or
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