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Infection Preventionist
- Facility: Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street
- Type: Regular Full Time
Location
Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street (formerly Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center) is a 136-bed, general acute care, not-for-profit, community hospital located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania that meets the healthcare needs of the residents of Schuylkill County.
Pottsville is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, with excellent, four-season recreation. Rural, yet within 2 - 3 hours drive to Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York City. This family oriented region is renowned for its excellence in education, low crime and reasonable cost of living.
Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street maintains affirmative action plans for minorities and women, the disabled, veterans of the Viet Nam era, special disabled veterans, and other veterans who served on active duty during a war campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
Description
Manages a coordinated infection control process to reduce the risks of endemic and epidemic nosocomial infections in patients and healthcare workers. This individual works in an office environment. Work is of medium physical demand with prolonged sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, and bending. Visual acuity is required to work with computers. Ability to withstand high stress situations in completing demanding deadlines. Ability to work with frequent interruptions. Must be detail oriented.
Qualifications
Current Pennsylvania RN license or Bachelor degree in health related field (medical technology, microbiology). Certification in Infection Control from Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is preferred. Ability to adapt to various systems and methods, communicate effectively, and maintain confidential information. Up to five (5) years experience in Infection Control.
Hours
Day shift; 7-1/2hr shifts (75hrs/bi-weekly)
How To Apply
To apply for any open position, you may send us an application for employment and resume in one of the three ways: Email, Fax or US Postal Mail. Please include the job title, your compensation history and why you are the best candidate.
Download the application here.
Email: kgarber@schuylkillhealth.com
Fax: (570)-621-4775
Mail:
Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian street
700 East norwegian Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Attn: Human Resources
EOE M/F D/V
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