Infection Preventionist (Career) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

DescriptionPlay a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Continuously elevate the quality of care within an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in others' lives. At UCLA West Valley Medical Center, you can do all this and more.In this important position, you will be responsible for implementing an effective infection prevention program at the hospital level. This will involve educating healthcare providers, consulting with leadership and hospital staff, and implementing and communicating evidence-based infection prevention practices. In collaboration with physicians, department directors, and clinical staff, you will support infection prevention improvement projects across the hospital. You will also assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of incidents of healthcare-associated infections as you enhance performance improvement and patient safety. In addition, you will be responsible for reporting all healthcare-associated infections within the hospital as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., DHS, CDPH, Cal-OSHA, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and monthly operating reports.Salary:

$44.35-$96.84 HourlyQualificationsWe're seeking a deadline-driven, detail-oriented clinical leader with:Healthcare-related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/trainingMaster's of Public Health is preferredCertification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC), highly desirableIn-depth knowledge of the clinical and operational issues in infection controlUnderstanding of data management, analysis, research, reporting, and documentation for infection controlStrong organizational, prioritizing, and time-management abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to serve as a subject matter expert on complex issues of functionality, clinical quality, efficiency, and program development.

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