Full time
Day ShiftThe infection prevention practitioner plans, develops and implements a coordinated Infection Control Program for Samaritan Hospital and Burdett Care Center. The program includes surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees. Responsible for meeting CMS, OSHA and New York State Department of Health requirements
Job Title: Infection Control Practitioner, full-time day, Samaritan Hospital
The infection prevention practitioner plans, develops and implements a coordinated Infection Control Program for Samaritan Hospital. The program includes surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees. Responsible for meeting CMS, OSHA and New York State Department of Health requirements
Demonstrates leadership skills in the infection control program development, including the development of hospital-wide policies and procedures. Demonstrates skills in planning and program evaluation. Provides cost analysis and recommendations to senior management on products/equipment utilized organization-wide for control of hospital associated infection, as well as safety devices to prevent exposures to blood borne pathogens. Serves as an advisor to the Infection Control Committee and senior management in assisting them to fulfill their infection control program oversight responsibilities.
Requirements:
Pay Range: $33.10-$48.00
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
