Coordinator, Infection Control Nonexempt

"Job Summary

The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program.

Reports to: Market Director of Infection Prevention

FLSA: NonExempt

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or

Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or

Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Required Skills

Licenses:

Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.

Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.

Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.

Functional Demands

Populations Served

Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

Demographic

Clinical

Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally

Climbing rarely

Keyboard Data Entry frequently

Kneeling occasionally

Lifting/Moving Patients rarely

Reaching occasionally

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently

Running rarely

Sitting frequently

Squatting occasionally

Standing frequently

Walking frequently

Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally

Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally

Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. occasionally

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. rarely

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech frequently

Hearing Acuity frequently

Smelling Acuity rarely

Taste Discrimination rarely

Vision: Depth Perception frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color frequently

Vision: Seeing Far frequently

Vision: Seeing Near frequently

Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally

Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally

Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally

Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely

Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely

Dust rarely

Hazardous Chemicals rarely

Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally

Hazardous Medication rarely

Latex rarely"