Coordinator, Infection Control NonExempt

"Job Summary

The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program.

Reports to: Market Director of Infection Prevention

FLSA: NonExempt

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or

Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or

Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Required Skills

Licenses

• Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.

Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.

Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.

Functional Demands

Populations Served

Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed

Demographic

Clinical

Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

• While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
• Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally
• Climbing rarely
• Keyboard Data Entry frequently
• Kneeling occasionally
• Lifting/Moving Patients rarely
• Reaching occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently
• Running rarely
• Sitting frequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. rarely
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech frequently
• Hearing Acuity frequently
• Smelling Acuity rarely
• Taste Discrimination rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near frequently
• Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally
• Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally
• Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally
• Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely
• Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely
• Dust rarely
• Hazardous Chemicals rarely
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally
• Hazardous Medication rarely
• Latex rarely"