Infection Control Coordinator monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Being an Infection Control Coordinator provides related education to staff. Prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies. Additionally, Infection Control Coordinator evaluates sterilization and disinfection methods and recommends changes as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Coordinator contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Infection Control Coordinator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
KPC Promise Hospital of SALT LAKE: The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for the direction of the infection control program. He/She interfaces with all departments/services and is responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the facility. This is accomplished through the collection and analysis of infection control data; the planning, implementation, and evaluation of infection prevention and control measures; the education of individuals about infection risk, prevention, and control; the development and revision of infection control policies and procedures; the investigation of suspected outbreaks of infection; and the provision of consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies. The Employee Health Nurse interfaces with all departments/services and is responsible for the direction of the Employee Health Program, coordinates the daily activities of the employee Health Department by tracking and notifying employees due for injections and other employee health requirements, administers and documents all injections given through the Employee Health Department, audits and maintains Employee Health files, and tracks aggregating data for numerous reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25%
Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 25%
Squatting - up to 25% Pulling - up to 25% Reaching - up to 25%
Lifting - up to 50 lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%
Mental: Stress Level: High
EXPOSURE RISK: Category I – Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucus membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, Microsoft Office software applications, telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, copier, printers, miscellaneous medical equipment and DME
CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Certification recommended, ‘National Certification in Infection Control preferred
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