Infection Prevention Specialist at UAMS providing leadership in infection control programs to improve patient outcomes. Collaborating on epidemiology and infection prevention guidance across service lines.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level;
Is an integral component of the plan for improvement of practice and patient outcomes;
Provides expert knowledge and guidance in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, or Medical Technology
5 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting with 2 or more years of experience in infection control/prevention
Experience in managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
Achievement of Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology required within 2 years of hire into this role
Knowledge and experience in the areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, and infectious disease.
Experience and skills in communication, adult education, program administration and computer skills.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards of various organizations/ agencies (TJC, CMS, ADH, etc).
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
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