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Infection Control Associate
Trinity Health Corporation
Takoma Park, MD (Onsite)
Full-Time
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
General Summary:
Participates in the administration of the Infection Prevention & Control Program to include all the facilities included in Holy Cross Health. Under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention & Control, assists in the development, implementation, and coordination of the efforts of staff, physicians, students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America's 100 best hospitals .
What WE OFFER:
Position Highlights:
* Competitive salary
* Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
* Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules
* Advancement:Career growth opportunities
* Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):
* Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology (CIC) preferred or certification within 3 years of assignment to job.
* Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, medical technology, or another related field.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
* Minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
* Previous experience working in an acute care clinical setting for two years. Must indicate an interest in and be able to participate in continued education related to hospital epidemiology.
* Ability to effectively teach adults in a formal and informal setting.
* Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically.
* Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Cerner.
* Project management experience preferred.
* Must demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with persons of diverse background. Must be able to implement evidence-based guidelines and policies.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
General Summary:
Participates in the administration of the Infection Prevention & Control Program to include all the facilities included in Holy Cross Health. Under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention & Control, assists in the development, implementation, and coordination of the efforts of staff, physicians, students and contract employees in the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America's 100 best hospitals .
What WE OFFER:
Position Highlights:
* Competitive salary
* Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
* Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules
* Advancement:Career growth opportunities
* Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):
* Certification in Infection Control Epidemiology (CIC) preferred or certification within 3 years of assignment to job.
* Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, medical technology, or another related field.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
* Minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
* Previous experience working in an acute care clinical setting for two years. Must indicate an interest in and be able to participate in continued education related to hospital epidemiology.
* Ability to effectively teach adults in a formal and informal setting.
* Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically.
* Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Cerner.
* Project management experience preferred.
* Must demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with persons of diverse background. Must be able to implement evidence-based guidelines and policies.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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.
Recommended Skills
- Administration
- Analytical
- Clinical Works
- Health Technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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