INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: September 17, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Job Title: Infection Control Practitioner Employment Type: Full-time Pay Range: $32.12 - $48.18 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. Position Highlights: Competitive Pay: Offers a compensation package that reflects your skills and experience. Additional Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, free parking, employee discounts. Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules to support a healthy work-life balance. Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth within the organization. Location: Holy Cross Health operates two hospitals and four healthcare centers, all within a short driving distance from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. Reporting to: Director of the Department Role Overview: The Infection Control Practitioner assists the Program Director in providing services necessary for the cost effect execution of the facility's Infection Control Program and is responsible for both the Infection Control Program and the Accreditation and Regulatory Program in her absence.Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.Participates in the administration of the Infection Control, and the Accreditation and Regulatory Programs to include all of the facilities included in Holy Cross Health. Develops, implements, and coordinates the efforts of staff, physicians, students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases. This includes close communication with the public health services, the health system corporate offices as well as persons who work or practice here. Routine and outbreak surveillance is performed; which involve frequent contact and collaboration with all levels of management and the members of the Medical Staff. Problem solving requires collaboration with staff from Employee Health, Risk Management, Safety Committee, and Performance Improvement. Skills: Must be competent in field of expertise (Nursing, Lab) with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience. Must be able to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically. Strong analytical skills mandatory. Computer literacy is necessary. Management experience preferred. Must demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with persons of diverse background. Required Education and Certifications: Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology, or Certification obtained within 6 months of employment.RN, BSN Degree and current Maryland License preferredBachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology or related science required. About Us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals annually from Maryland's two largest counties-Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health has earned numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.Holy Cross Hospital is proud to have been recognized as one of Healthgrades 2021 America's 100 Best Hospitals.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) statusOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran

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