Environmental Surveillance Tech

Job Description Summary Perform surveillance of the healthcare physical environment to aid in assuring safe clinical spaces for patients and working areas for associates. Creating infection control risk assessments (ICRA) for projects and monitoring conditions of construction and renovation/repair projects to ensure ICRA requirements are followed. Work collaboratively with the infection prevention staff through routine tracer activity and by reviewing proposed environmental modifications. Responsibilities and Duties Functional Knowledge (65%) – Ability to observe environmental surroundings and determine opportunities for improvement and immediate risk. Use of Microsoft Office platforms for communication, data collection, and reporting. Use various databases to enter findings and pull observation data into reports. Use of software platforms to review and process construction and repair/remodel request presented to the infection prevention team. Working knowledge of construction and project planning to receive and interpret construction requests for infection prevention permitting. Ability to review and interpret basic floor plans and construction documents to ensure appropriate measures are in place prior to, during, and after construction projects or repairs. A basic working understanding of the types of clinical services provided to risk stratify mitigation strategies. Problem Solving (15%) – Ability to assess situations and provide real time corrections to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards for safe patient care. Ability to assess when to elevate concerns that need immediate intervention for patient and/or staff safety. Interpersonal Skills (15%) – Clear and concise verbal and written communication. Ability to maintain open communication with stakeholders including clinical departments, contractors, managers, and internal project managers. Ability to create trusting relationships with all stakeholders. Impact (5%) – Impacts safety of patients, associates, and visitors; impacts regulatory success of organization. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree in healthcare field, construction-related fields/project management, or environmental hygiene. Alternatively, in lieu of an associate's degree, construction-related certifications or 3 years of practical experience in design and construction. Additional Information Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Infection Control Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC