Mgr. Infection Control
Company: University Medical Center of El Paso
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary Conducts the surveillance of nosocomial and
reportable infections; collects and records pertinent data for
statistical reporting and control purposes. In collaboration with
the designated physician, serves as resource consultant to patient
care units and hospital departments in the appropriate techniques
related to prevention, response to and treatment of infections.
Under the guidance of the Administrative Director of Quality
Management, carries out the design, development, implementation and
monitoring of infection control policies and procedures to prevent
and control the spread of infections amongst patients, personnel
and visitors. Analyzes data, identifying trends; develops and
communicates infection control reports to appropriate committees
and departments. Develops and provides education to hospital
personnel through orientation, annual programs and required
in-services. Skills 1. Knowledge of infectious disease reporting
requirements and processes. 2. Knowledge of pertinent regulatory,
accrediting and advisory body requirements including state and
county regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills. 4. Critical
thinking and problem solving skills. 5. Ability to analyze complex
problems and situations and realize potential effects of proposed
actions. 6. Proficient in word processing and database management
(Epidemiology software preferable). 7. Basic skills in teaching
methodologies, techniques, and aids. 8. Ability to implement
performance improvement processes. 9. Ability to interact
effectively with all levels of healthcare personnel, public health
services at the local, state and national levels and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. 10. Knowledge of cause and
control of communicable diseases. 11. Knowledge of principles of
sterilization, disinfection and sanitation. Work Experience Three
years of management/supervisory experience required. Strong
background in infection control surveillance in a health care
setting. License/Registration/Certification Licensed to practice as
a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Certified Infection
Control (CIC) required or obtained within two years. Education and
Training Bachelor degree in Nursing required. Master degree
preferred. Completed "The Fundamentals of Surveillance, Prevention,
& Control of Health Care Acquired Infections" offered by the
Association of Professional in Infection Control Epidemiology or
similar coursework.
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