"Job Summary
The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program.
Reports to: Market Director of Infection Prevention
FLSA: NonExempt
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.
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.
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"
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum. Driven by a mission of making communities healthier®, the company has a growing diversified healthcare delivery network comprised of more than 50,000 dedicated employees, 60 community hospital campuses, more than 60 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and 250 additional sites of care, including managed acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Through its innovation strategy, Lifepoint Forward, the company is developing meaningful solutions to enhance quality, increase access to care, and improve value across the Lifepoint footprint and communities across the country.
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