Infection Control Practitioner
Full Job Details
- Employer
- Allina Hospitals & Clinics
- Posted
- 01 November 2009
- Location
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Category
- Healthcare, Science
- Employment Status
- Full Time
- Position
- Infection Control Practitioner
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Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and
other health care services with more than 23,500 employees, 5,000 physicians and
2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients
and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant,
growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse
work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our
greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional
skills
Mercy Hospital, located in Coon Rapids, Minn. serves the northern metropolitan communities
with a full continuum of care and services and has been nationally recognized for
its expertise and outcomes in cardiovascular care. With 2,300 employees and 239
staffed beds, Mercy provides inpatient and outpatient services to nearly 140,000
patients each year. It shares its nearly 842-physician medical staff with Unity
Hospital in Fridley, Minn.
Detect, investigate and report nosocomial infections based on targeted surveillance.
Analyze data using statistical and epidemiological principles to evaluate trends
and / or clusters. Data will be benchmarked. Conclusions, actions and / or recommendations
will be determined, as appropriate. Serves as a resource by providing information
needed by hospital staff for managing infection control risks and implementing infection
control measures. Present formal and informal infection control education.
AD, BA, BS, Current RN licensure and / or infection control certification preferred,
clinical laboratory scientist certification helpful.
3 - 5 years infection control experience, clinical experience preferred, medical
technology and microbiology experience helpful.
40 hours per week
Days and ability to alternate carrying a pager for off hours
We have a place for you at Allina Hospitals & Clinics. If you are interested in
becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today.
Allina Hospitals & Clinics is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities
to all employees and applicants.
EEO / AA
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
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