Infection Preventionist - SOM: Public Health Sciences
Full Time
Davis, CA 95616
$81,000 - $160,600 a year
Posted
Job description
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a large academic research department in the UC Davis School of Medicine. Our mission is to improve the health of people through large scale regional, national and international population-based approaches by carrying out epidemiologic and biomedical informatics research, educational programs, public service and policy development.
Job Summary
Final Filing Date
05/28/2023
Qualified Candidates to be Interviewed at Any Time
Salary Range
$2,827.20 - $5,972.80
Salary Frequency
Biweekly
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
08 Hours
Location
CDPH - Richmond
City
Richmond
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
THIS IS A FULL TIME CAREER POSITION located in Richmond, CA. The position reports to the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) within the Department of Public Health Sciences. The core activities of the COEH are to educate future leaders in occupational and environmental health, develop new knowledge, and bring the resources of the University of California to people affected by health hazards in their workplaces or communities.
Under the supervision of UC Davis and the general direction of the Center for Health Care Quality, the position responsibilities include performing as a liaison and consultant on infection prevention in Northern/Central/Southern California to support statewide geographic coverage. In conjunction with role as liaison and consultant, the incumbent will travel to facilities to assist with the use of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) data management.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
- Current CA driver’s license.
- Minimum of 1 year professional experience as a hospital infection preventionist, healthcare epidemiologist, or healthcare quality direction
- In depth knowledge of HAI prevention practices, and healthcare facility-based HAI surveillance.,
- Demonstrated ability to implement and use infection prevention measures in clinical settings
- Ability to evaluate infection control measures in clinical settings, identify areas that need improvement, and help facilities revise practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team comprised of individuals across different agencies, disciplines, and locations
- Ability to work with diverse professionals and to train and educate healthcare providers
- Ability to document/track results of site visits extensive information, document the details, provide written accounts and summaries of site visits
- Ability to review the submission of infection data by hospitals, review hospital site information, and validate submitted data
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities
- Competence with computer and application skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in infection control and epidemiology or ability to receive certification in these areas within 3 months of hire preferred
- RN License/Clinical Experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or health/science field or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of five year’s professional experience as a hospital infection preventionist, healthcare epidemiologist, or healthcare quality direction preferred but not required
- Experience with infection prevention surveillance using National Healthcare Safety Network protocols and analysis preferred
Special Requirements
- This position is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
- Located in the Richmond, CA. office of CDPH.
- Occasional overtime. Current CA driver’s license.
- Must participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
- The ability to utilize alternative transportation and to travel within CA when required.
- Estimate travel time can be up to 40% of working time.
- This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
- The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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