Infection Control Practitioner
- Classification: Infection Control Practitioner
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: UOAH Infection Control
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 14-FEB-2022
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 28-FEB-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.58
- Maximum Salary: $55.25
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
The minimum educational requirement is a Baccalaureate degree in nursing, microbiology, epidemiology or public health. Other clinical health-related baccalaureate or graduate degrees may be considered if curriculum content equivalency can be adequately demonstrated. Minimum three years' experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: 1) patient care practice, 2) microbiology and infectious diseases; or 3) epidemiology and biostatistics. The ICP must be licensed with a governing body if applicable (CARNA, MLT, etc.)
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be licensed with a governing body (CARNA, ACMLT) or hold an advanced degree in a health-related field. The entry level ICP needs at least 3 years’ experience in a clinical health care setting, or experience and proficiency in two of the following: Patient care practice Microbiology and infectious diseases Epidemiology and biostatistics It is expected that the ICP will complete additional formal training in Infection Prevention and Control within the first year of practice. Following 2 years of practice, the ICP is expected to obtain and maintain requirements for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC).
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated.
Hiring Requirements:
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
COVID-19 Immunization: Proof of full immunization against COVID-19. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine. See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
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