Infection Control Specialist

Overview

This job is for someone who will confidently and carefully help the operations of the Infection Control department. This person will create and maintain effective systems to make sure all operations are running smoothly. The Infection Control Specialist directs the infection prevention/control program, including design and implementation of surveillance for nosocomial events, proactive implementation of infection prevention strategies, analysis of surveillance results, provision of education, development of policies and procedures, and design/implementation of new programs as necessary. Must Haves From the Account Executive: - Licensed or certified healthcare professional ( e.g. Clinical microbiologist with a BS or MT degree and at least three years' experience in clinical microbiology in a hospital setting, or respiratory therapist with at least three years' experience in a clinical hospital setting) and at least 3 years of Infection Prevention/Control in a hospital setting required. OR- - Registered nurse in healthcare related field with at least three years clinical nursing experience in the hospital setting and at least 3 years of Infection Prevention/Control required.

Benefits

Company

This health system, comprised of over 10,000 employees, 2,000 physicians and 900 volunteers, serves more than a million patients in Central Ohio each year. As one of the largest integrated health systems in the community, they provide people-centered care at four hospitals – an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. They are committed to safe, high-quality care and continues to win national recognition for clinical performance and patient experience. They're also dedicated to education, with offerings that include ongoing continuing medical education opportunities, six physician residency programs, and one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate and doctor of nursing programs. As a health ministry with a charitable mission, they provide considerable uncompensated benefit to the community each year, and the system and its employees are actively involved in vital business, civic and social service organizations.