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Project Assistant, Infection Prevention Job ID 226915

Location

Strong Memorial Hospital

Full/Part Time Part-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Opening

Part Time 20 hours Grade 001 SMH Infection Prevention

Schedule

Shfts will rotate MON-SUN on A and B shifts

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Performs all activities related to the bio-decontamination of medical supplies, maintain records for compliance and reporting, assist in the development and implementation of infection prevention measures. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collection of potentially contaminated medical supplies for hydrogen peroxide vapor decontamination and the redistribution of clean medical supplies

• Operation of the bio-decontamination equipment

• Verify equipment function and efficacy

• Perform and analyze quality control measures

• Record and maintain records for compliance and reporting.

• Follow procedures regarding environmental safety and cleanliness

• Involvement in community-wide infection prevention meetings/activities

• Assist in hand hygiene and other infection prevention initiatives as needed

Expectations:

• Proactively participates in regular feedback, communicating concerns, and supporting the implementation of improvement initiatives.

• Completes all required mandatories: MyPath modules, Health Update, Flu Shot Compliance, on-line courses and mandatory in-services.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma and one year of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements:

Completion of Infection Control course within 6 months of hire.

Typical Assignments and Responsibilities:

• Collection and redistribution of medical supplies for the purpose of bio-decontamination.

• Promote and adhere to the protocol for the handling and segregation of soiled and clean medical supplies and Infection Prevention guidelines.

• Bio-decontamination of PPE and medical supplies: This includes inspection, loading, and unloading.

• Process monitoring Analysis and interpretation of quality assurance tests and readouts.

• Record keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records and logs of cycle date, load contents, QA tests, inventory and other data as needed. Safe use and handling of High Level Disinfectant/Liquid Steriliant.

• Customer Support: Answer phone, provide professional and timely support to customer needs.

• Participate in Infection Prevention and Control quality improvement initiatives. Work with others on the Infection Prevention team to assist with collection, reporting, and analyzing data as needed.

• Assist in hand hygiene promotional activities as needed.

• Other duties as needed.

Functional Requirements:

• Frequently push/pull up to 20 lbs. of force and infrequently push/pull greater than 20 lbs. of force.

• Maintain a friendly, helpful and courteous professional manner at all times.

• Promote a clean and safe environment.

  How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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