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Ensures implementation of the service division’s infection control program to prevent and control infections. Oversees surveillance, prevention and control activities.  Analyzes surveillance data and identifies trends.  Institutes investigations, disseminates findings, and recommends appropriate corrective actions to prevent and control infection. Develops and coordinates orientation and ongoing education activities to assure staff knowledge of prevention of transmission of infection to patient, staff and visitors.

• Coordinates the review and revision of all infection control policies and procedures, the Infection Control Manual and departmental infection control guidelines to ensure compliance with current CDC, Department of Health, OSHA, and TJC standards.

• Collaborates with the Department of Health in the reporting of communicable diseases, and provision of information to assist the DOH in case investigations, as requested.

• Acts as an expert consultant for all hospital departments/staff, other institutions or agencies, and the community by providing information and guidance in problem solving, or recommending corrective actions to prevent transmission of infections.

• Participates in Hospital, Medical Staff and departmental committees, as requested or assigned, to provide Infection Control expertise, disseminate surveillance findings, update Committee’s Infection Control knowledge, and to assist in the selection of corrective actions designed to prevent and control infections.

• Manages and directs the activities of the Infection Control staff, including evaluations and competency assessments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience of progressive infection control, infectious disease or epidemiology experience.

• Minimum 5 – 10 years supervisory, teaching and/or administrative experience required.

• Supervisory experience in infection prevention and control.

• Excellent Communication skills.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in directing an Infection Prevention program.

• Previous supervisory experience required.

• Must be proficient in CMS, NHSN, NYCDOH and NYSDOH reporting guidelines and requirements.

Required Education:

• Master’s degree required in health-related field (e.g. MPH, MS, MSN)

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred

• Must have basic to intermediate knowledge/skill in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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