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Job TitleInfection Preventionist

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentInfection Prevention Main Campus-Clinical and Operational Improvement

                      

Job CodeT29022

                     

ShiftDays + Call

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Infection Preventionist I 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

In a direct patient facing environment, the Infection Preventionist professional implements, promotes and maintains an active infection prevention program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research. 

A caregiver in this position works Days + Calls, from 8:00am - 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyzes data. Generates reports, identifies trends. 

Provide recommendations for improvement. 

Investigate clusters of infections, outbreaks. 

Utilize knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care equipment. 

Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures. 

Conduct audits on infection prevention practices. 

Provide education and serves as a consultant to various levels of care providers. 

Coordinate infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities. 

Coordinate the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review, and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan. Reports communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health. 

Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases. 

Comply with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Bachelor's degree. 

Three years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology. 

Strong communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs). 

Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. 

CBIC is required after two years of hire date. 

CBIC Certification will offset one year of required experience. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Registered Nurse (RN). 

 

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Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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