Infection Preventionist
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional
experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to
provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that
develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on
patient care.Every employee, at every level, begins their journey
at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization
and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our
employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of
it.Job SummaryThe Infection Preventionist I role executes the
implementation of the infection prevention program in a hospital,
central and ambulatory care setting. This individual will be
involved in the education of patients, health care providers,
consultation to leadership and ambulatory/hospital staff. This
individual will be involved in monitoring of healthcare practices
that will place patients and healthcare providers at risk,
surveillance of healthcare associated infections through chart
abstraction, application of standardized criteria and data
submission, and will communicate findings to healthcare providers
and hospital leadership. The Infection Preventionist I is a active
participant in accreditation and licensing activities. This
position reports to the Regional Manager of Infection
Prevention.The Infection Preventionist I supports Infection
Prevention improvement projects across thecontinuum of care by
recognizing trends and opportunities for improvement based upon
surveillance findings. The Infection Preventionist I collects and
reports healthcare associated infections as required by the State
ofTexas, CMS and monthly operating reports.Job DescriptionMinimum
QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in nursing, public health
or related field, Masters preferredLicenses/Certifications: CIC
certification preferredExperience / Knowledge / Skills:
Keywords: Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston , Infection Preventionist, Other , Houston, Texas
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