Coordinator: Infection Control & Occupational… at Shriners… · Spokane

Overview

The Infection Control / Employee Health Coordinator oversees these programs and ensure all meet hospital needs and comply with policies, state and federal law, and The Joint Commission standards. Duties include performing infection control surveillance, prevention, and enforcement activities for infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent and young adult (up to age 21) patients, staff education, patients and families education, and development of policies and procedures. Also, monitoring the employee health program, including screening applicants, educating staff, providing referrals as requested and tracking sick incidents. Works collaboratively with the Infection Control Committee Chairperson in providing clinical authority over the infection control and prevention program.

This position is part time, non-exempt, and benefit eligible. The pay range for this position is $33.79/hour - $57.94/hour. Compensation is determined based on experience and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data and statistics and prepare reports for designated hospital committees. Reports to appropriate internal and external organizations as indicated
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Surveillance/Control to provide consultation to hospital departments
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop Infection Control presentation for monthly New Employee Orientation program and annual in-service programs
• Develops and implements program for employee screening and immunization according to Infection Control policies. "Employee Health TB Screening," Employee Health Rubella and Rubeola Screening," and "Employee Health Varicella Screening"
• Develops and implements program to monitor/record employee illnesses/infectious disease occurrence according to Infection Control Policies:"Employee/Volunteer Infectious Illnesses," and "Infection Control Employee Health Screening and Vaccinations
• Coordinates Hospital Infection Control Committee functions and activities; participates in other hospital committees as assigned by supervisor
• Provides data and reports to various internal and external reporting systems

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required

RN licensure in WA required

BLS required

Infection Control Certificate preferred

Experience

In-depth knowledge of OSHA & Joint Commission requirements required

Strong Word and Excel computer skills experience required

At least 3 years of infection control and/or employee health experience preferred

Teaching experience in adult education preferred

Good time management and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to deal with confidential information Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the Shriners team in a professional and courteous mannerInnovative, self-motivated and detail oriented