Infection Preventionist 2 - Grapevine

Infection Preventionist 2

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Infection Preventionist 2 implements and reviews the facility's infection prevention program. This ensures standards and guidelines from professional organizations and agencies are included. The role also serves as a subject matter expert on infection prevention issues for all facility team members.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Designs, implements, and evaluates infection prevention strategies to control infectious agents. Applies epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines.
• Conducts ongoing surveillance using CDC infection criteria. Evaluates the surveillance plan's effectiveness and modifies it as necessary.
• Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority.
• Develops and updates isolation techniques and procedures by current standards of practice, rules, and regulations.
• Evaluates the infection prevention program. Maintains compliance with national standards and regulating bodies like Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HHS. Uses observations, audit tools, and other methods.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs to increase employee awareness of the existence of healthcare-associated infections.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis.
• Partners with teams and team members to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as give feedback.
• Participates in educational activities, professional meetings, and peer networking. Reviews literature to stay updated on healthcare and infection control research.
• Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Key Success Factors:

• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance issues for infection control
• Subject matter expertise in infection prevention and control values and practices
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Partnership, leadership, and conflict resolution
• Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
• Data collection and testing, report writing, and data presentation

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION - Associate's
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC)

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