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Northeast Valley Health Corporation · 18 hours ago

Infection Control Preventionist

San Fernando, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Northeast Valley Health Corporation is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services, and they are seeking an Infection Control Preventionist to develop and maintain their Infection Control program. The role involves ensuring compliance with various health standards, conducting surveillance, and providing training to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

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Hiring Manager

Gean Lorenzo Aquino

Responsibilities

Chairs the quarterly Infection Control Committee, preparing agendas, minutes, and any follow-up actions

Drafts new and revised Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures, citing CDC, APIC, Cal/OSHA, AAMI, and Joint Commission IC standards

Develops and presents the annual IPC plan, including risk assessment, priorities, goals, and performance improvement measures, for Board approval annually at the Board Quality Improvement and Compliance Committee (BQICC)

Ensures compliance with infection control Joint Commission regulations and National Patient Safety Goals

Participates as a member in the construction committee in the planning or re-design of health center space to provide guidance and expertise on design features related to the prevention or spread of infection

Conducts ongoing infection surveillance and investigates suspected outbreaks to determine sources and corrective actions

Participates in disaster planning activities and exercises, especially around pandemic planning

Participates as a member of the Environment of Care committee

Assists the Corporate Safety Officer on an annual review, implementation, and evaluation of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management plan, and revises the plan and/or policies and procedures as needed

Conducts quarterly inspections at all sites in conjunction with the Environment of Care rounding. Summarizes Infection Control Rounds data for Administrators, Executive Leaders, and Committees—reviews corrective actions submitted by health center sites and programs

Facilitates hand hygiene compliance initiatives and reports findings to the Patient Corporate Quality Improvement Committee

Reviews sterilization and high-level disinfection practices and works on improvements; ensures ongoing compliance

Oversees implementation of new safety-engineered devices and infection risk-reducing equipment selection (e.g., safety syringes, N95 masks, etc.)

Serves as the primary contact for all bloodborne pathogen exposures affecting NEVHC staff and consults with CMO, DON as appropriate

Monitors annual employee health screenings, including tuberculosis surveillance, in collaboration with HR and the Employee Health nurse

Ensures infection control orientation for all new employees and trains on the annual infection control update to all NEVHC health centers

Tracks and reports employee illnesses and occupational exposures; maintains OSHA-required exposure logs

Reviews communicable disease data from all sites to ensure compliance with reporting requirements of the Confidential Morbidity Reports (CMRs) sent to the L.A. County Health Department in conjunction w/DON

Qualification

Infection Control CertificationEpidemiology knowledgeLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyElectronic health record systemsAdult learning conceptsCultural sensitivityWork organization skillsEffective communication skillsTeam playerProblem-solving abilityConfidentiality maintenanceFlexibility

Required

Post-secondary education in a health-related field (medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, or public health)

Have an Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification

OR Have an Infection Control Certification (CIC), and maintain certification with 40 approved Infection Prevention Units (IPUs) every five years

Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with the corporate CPR Policy

Knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, and transmission-based precautions

Demonstrates leadership and supervisory skills

Excellent knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures

Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems

Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others

Understanding of adult learning concepts; ability to develop subject matter curricula and teach

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience

Effective work organization skills

Ability to work effectively as a team player

Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment

Sensitive to the different cultures represented among patients and staff

Ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner, including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles

Ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively despite interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable

Proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s)

Fluency in English (speaks, reads, and writes)

Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information

Current California driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC's insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job)

Must be willing to submit fingerprints in a manner authorized by the California Department of Justice and successfully complete a background check in accordance with company standards