Infection Preventionist 1 - Part Time/Lakeway

Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist 1 works under the Infection Prevention Manager's supervision. They implement and review the facility's infection prevention program. They ensure standards and guidelines from professional organizations and agencies are included. They also serve as a resource for infection prevention issues for all facility personnel.

This is a part time position- 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions of the Role

- Implements infection prevention strategies to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents, applying epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines
- Conducts on-going surveillance using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria
- Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority
- Monitors compliance with national standards and bodies like JC, CDC, OSHA, and FDA through observations, audits, and other methods.
- Provides education to increase employee awareness of existence of healthcare-associated infections
- Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis
- Partners with teams to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback
- Participates in educational activities, professional meetings, and peer networking. Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge on healthcare and infection control.
- Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

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Key Success Factors

- Knowledge of theories and practices of microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, statistics, or public health
- Computer skills
- Partnership and conflict resolution
- Communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to assist in implementation evidence-based guidelines
- Ability to assist in conducting data collection and examination, report writing, and data presentation

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About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

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Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

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Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Associate's
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience