Quick Submit Time Type: Full time Hours per Pay Period: 80 Shift: Day Shift Minimum: $97,386.00 USD Maximum: $138,702.00 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position) Department: Accreditation Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site. The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees. Job Description: Infection Preventionist Serves as Hospital Infection Preventionist and implements the Hospital Infection Control Program SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment Exhibits the ability to communicate effectively with hospital leadership, departments, & with the public Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES Certification in Infection Control within 27 months Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing, Epidemiology or related field (or the equivalent) For Registered Nurse: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon BLS certification must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 60 day grace period (For Registered Nurse only) For Medical Laboratory Scientist: Minimally must meet current qualifications listed under section Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements defined in the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act of 1988 (CLIA-88) and Oregon Department of Human Services Regulations, College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission standards. CAP reserves the right to set requirements that are more stringent than those of CLIA-88. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science (Copy of academic degree or transcript will be required upon hire) Registry as Medical Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent (i.e., certified in California, AMT with Human Health Service HEW & NCA) preferred EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of experience in healthcare, with progressive experience in the field of infection prevention GENERAL INFORMATION Union Affiliation: None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking May be required to lift up to 20 pounds Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or telephone May require off-site travel Compensation Grade: I Compensation Grade Profile: I - Salaried Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anti-Retaliation Notice Serving Oregon's South Coast with high quality healthcare since 1974, Bay Area Hospital is an acute care district hospital with 129 beds. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, with some of the most advanced technological equipment on the Oregon Coast. We strive to improve the health of our community everyday by offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, and our employees embody our values of kindness, excellence, teamwork, ownership, and innovation.
