at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Infection Prevention and Control Professional - College of Dentistry
Infection Prevention and Control Professional - College of Dentistry
Hiring Department: Dental Clinics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024617
Posting Close Date: 5/23/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of .
Description:
The Infection Prevention and Control Professional under the direction of the Executive Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for implementing infection prevention and control activities in the College of Dentistry. The work is performed in collaboration with facility staff (such as Dental Providers, Department Heads, Program Directors, and managers)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Infection Control Committee with presentation and reports as well as communication of accurate infection prevention recommendations to appropriate persons.
Assists with the review, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures pertinent to infection prevention and control measures and principles in collaboration with other disciplines and departments (such as nursing).
Communicates infection prevention information to team members and supervisory staff in a timely manner.
Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections in patients and, if necessary, staff using established facility criteria and guidelines from state and federal agencies
Inspects the health care environment and observes personnel activities to detect possible infection hazards and to evaluate compliance with standards; conducts infection prevention risk assessments
Monitors and evaluates infection prevention techniques to provide optimal care to patients
Prepare and collect quarterly water samples for testing
Notify housekeeping and facilities team of potential hazards in the facility
Synthesizes infection prevention data, uses and supports automated database systems to maintain surveillance statistics
Participates in developing, revising and conducting educational and in-service programs related to infection risks and prevention and infection prevention policies, procedures and methods.
Prepares surveillance data for presentation to facility committees.
Provides input into infection prevention aspects of product selection and evaluations.
Supports the goals of the infection prevention program
Responsible for the College wide HIPAA/OSHA training and Compliance programs
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. A. Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to infection control (such as nursing, medical laboratory science, medical technology, biology, epidemiology, or public health).
OR
B. Current license or registration certification in the State of Illinois as a... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
