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ADVANCED Professionals Inc.

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Executive Search Division, FL, United States

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Infection Control Coordinator


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Category:

Infection Control Manager/Director

Location:

Freehold, NJ, United States 

Zip Code:

7728
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Employment Type:

Full time

# of Beds:

264
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Job Requirements:

Previous experience as a microbiologist or epdiemiologist with CIC (infection control certification). MPH preferred. Infection control experience strongly preferred. Certified Infection Control certification required. HIV/AIDS Counselor certification strongly preferred. Knowledge of basic microbiology required. Familiarity with NJDOH, DEP, EPA and Joint Commission regulations required. Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team. Physical Demands: Standing; Walking; Reaching at waist; Lifting/pushing or pulling up to and greater than 40 pounds; Bending; Climbing; Reaching below waist; Typing; Filing; Sitting; Kneeling; Stooping; Reaching above shoulder.

Job Description:

Acts as resource to hospital personnel and community regarding infection control issues. Counsels individuals having HIV testing and/or HIV disease. Maintains records and prepares reports related to infection control data. Develops and conducts in-service education programs, in conjunction with staff development, on subjects pertinent to infection control policies. Reports all required data to local and state authorities in a timely manner. Informs Infection Control Committee members of pertinent problems in their areas and assists in the management and follow-up on these problems. Develops and circulates minutes of the Infection Control Committee Meetings as facilitator of this committee. Performs epidemiologic investigations of all significant infection problems and makes appropriate recommendations to staff and physicians. Prepares and interprets all hospital infection control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, local and JCAHO infection control regulations. Coordinates, implements, educates and oversees hospital wide infection control program. Maintains close communication with the employee health department regarding infection control related issues.

Job ID:

28061