What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Soloh Partners Inc?
- Position: Infection Preventionist
- Dept: Infection Control
- Location: Queens, NY 11373
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm
- Hourly Rate: $78
Summary: The Infection Preventionist assists in infection surveillance in the Hospital by reviewing patient's charts and laboratory reports to identify infections developed after admission or conditions present on admission and prevent disease spread within the Hospital and the community.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
- 4 years’ experience in a health care, public health, microbiology
- Proof of Full Covid-19 Vaccination
Responsibilities:
- Conducts on-going infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities
- Within a health care setting, identify early and/or suspected outbreaks of infections and communicable diseases
- Control and reduce the risk of exposure and avoid transmission by using epidemiologic principles
- Ensures all in-house patients with communicable disease are reported to the city/state health department and maintains appropriate records.
- Reviews daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $78.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Infectious Disease
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- health care, public health, microbiology: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Infection Control Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $78
