Infection Control Specialist

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) * for eligible positions Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Schedule: Full-Time - Exempt Shift : Days Location : 601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803 The community you'll be caring for: Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year The role you'll contribute: Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA. Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs. Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems. Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED : Bachelors degree in healthcare field At least 1 year of clinical experience in an area such as nursing, laboratory, respiratory therapy, etc LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED : Certification in Infection Control or CIC eligible, highly preferred Current, valid license as a registered professional nurse, medical technologist, respiratory therapist, or other clinical area

• Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings.
• Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success.
• Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention.
• Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention.
• Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA.
• Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs.
• Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures
• Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems.
• Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases.
• Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up.
• Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task.

• Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles
• Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) * for eligible positions
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.