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CredentialsOften requires advanced degrees (MPH, DrPH) and leadership certificationsTypically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in public health or related field
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing programsFieldwork, data collection, implementing infection control measures
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, government agencies, large public health departmentsHospitals, clinics, public health departments, community health programs

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Infection Control Practitioner

Infection Control Practitioner

Geisinger Health

Wilkes Barre, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Geisinger Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 424 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

489th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker's Hospital Review, we're working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we're focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows for growth of your skillsets and the opportunity to leverage your years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties:
You'll provide quality patient care, patient satisfaction, Infection Prevention and Control, and ensures successful regulatory surveys. You'll manage and coordinates inpatient and outpatient Infection Prevention and Control activities.
Education: Bachelor's degree is required. A bachelor's in respiratory therapy, surgical specialties, laboratory, public health, or other related clinically based field is helpful.
Experience: At least two (2) years of clinical related work experience is required.
Must be able to work on-site at Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV), in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
This role is full-time, 40 hours, exempt (salaried), includes responsibilities in the northeast and central regions for onsite support as needed. Eligible for our full benefits package starting day one.
Benefits at Geisinger
  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details:
  • Coordinates and participate in the development and implementation of Infection Control programs and activities in assigned areas and departments.
  • Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve infection prevention and control practices and provides education to assure the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.
  • Coordinates rounds in all patient care areas.
  • Recommends changes in patient care and recommends department specific education about infection control practices based on information collected or observed on rounds.
  • Coordinates implementation and education about the Infection Control Plan as assigned.
  • Assists with implementation of hospital-wide infection control activities.
  • Identifies and records hospital acquired infections per Act 5 requirements.
  • Reviews appropriate laboratory data and medical records for surveillance and reporting purposes.
  • Analyzes records and prepares reports on the incidence of targeted infections.
  • Understands and communicates Joint Commission and other governing body requirements which relate to Infection.
  • Actively participates in all regulatory surveys.
  • Participates in surveillance activities to identify unusual epidemic situations, to evaluate the impact of new procedures or equipment, and to evaluate how the infection prevention and control program impacts the delivery of patient care.
  • Collaborates with representatives of community health agencies and other institutions to assure coordinated service for prevention and control of infection.
  • Assists Public Health authorities in the investigation of reportable infections as required.
  • Performs concurrent and retrospective medical record review to identify potential hospital acquired infections.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years-Clinical (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Skills:
Communication, Health Information Systems (HIS), Infection Control, Patient Safety, Patients Rights
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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