INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Job Title:
Infection Control Practitioner Employment Type: Full-time 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. Pay Range:
$39.04 - $58.56 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. 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
Keywords: Trinity Health, Wheaton-Glenmont , INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER, Other , Silver Spring, Maryland
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