Infection control Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Overview

Located conveniently in the heart of is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned , , , , and (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of . Look for us on and follow us on .

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The Director of Infection Prevention reports to our CMO and oversees multiple SJHMC facilities' Infection Prevention program. Directs all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

• Responsible for oversight of facility / facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
• Ongoing assessment and development of training programs, policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
• Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment, action plans, and annual evaluations. Takes on the strategic development of the infection prevention program within the facility / facilities.
• Tracks financial impact of reported hospital acquired infections and provides stewardship of resources while promoting maximum patient outcomes, costs, and quality of care for all served.

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