POSITION SUMMARY:ย Infection Control Data Abstractor works under the direction of the Infection Control Practitioner and is accountable for abstracting, compiling, monitoring and reporting data from multiple electronic and non-electronic systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.ย ย ย Performs surveillance for healthcare acquired infections by monitoring and evaluating infection control data
2.ย ย ย Monitors and reports communicable diseases as mandated by the public health department
3.ย ย ย Compiles, monitors and reports Infection Control data
4.ย ย ย Willingly assists in the performance of other duties as delegated by Infection Control Practitioner (e.g. during periods of increased workload or absence of another employee).
ย EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
1.ย ย ย ย ย Current licensure to practice licensed vocational nursing in the State of California.
2.ย ย ย Two years experience of clinical nursing in a hospital setting preferred.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1.ย ย ย Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize data into information for reporting findings.
2.ย ย ย Ability to graphically display data using various formats preferred
3.ย ย ย Strong analytical and problem solving skills
4.ย ย ย Effective professional writing and interpersonal communications skills
5.ย ย ย Knowledge of computer software programs Word, Excel, E-mail, Power Point, and the internet/intranet
6.ย ย ย Knowledge of Midas, eCW, Quadra-Med QCPR and Affinity; preferred
7.ย ย ย Knowledge of DNV NIAHO Standards, Title 22, Conditions of Participation and ISO 9001-2008
8.ย ย ย Time management skills, self-directed with time management skills.
9.ย ย ย Ability to interact effectively with all customers, including but not limited to physicians, staff, patients, visitors, and surveyors
10. Maintains confidentiality of all information handled.ย
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.ย ย ย Visual and hearing acuity adequate for reading and interpreting medical record data and communicating with providers, clinical staff, customers and teams
2.ย ย ย The majority of the work is done in an office setting.ย Prolonged sitting and keyboarding is required.
3.ย ย ย Lifting at least 20 pounds.
4.ย ย ย Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle complex computerized equipment.
SCHEDULING AND AVAILABLITY:
1.ย ย ย 40 hours per week
2.ย ย ย Flexibility expected when major organizational projects are underway
3.ย ย ย Available to respond to emergency situations