Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Townsen Memorial Hospital is hiring for a full-time Infection Control Preventionist to join our team in Humble, TX. The Infection Control Preventionist will play a vital role in preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring adherence to strict infection control protocols throughout our health system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Infection Prevention Manager in monitoring and implementing evidence-based infection prevention and control practices and guidelines system wide. • Weekly rounding and monitoring of in-patient, operating rooms, Endoscopy, Pre-Op, and PACU to assure proper cleaning and disinfection of areas and patient diagnostic equipment, such endoscopes . • Ensure proper handling and disposal of potential infectious medical waste. • Monitor weekly Hand Hygiene compliance and reporting utilizing secret shoppers as needed. • Track potential Surgical Site Infections at HOPD locations. • Monitor and report any opportunities in infection control protocols. • Participate in infection prevention education and training programs. • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all infection prevention activities. • Other infection Control duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Basic Microsoft Office Skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to perform other administrative duties as assigned to support quality programs across the system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED• Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care healthcare setting (EVS, SPD background highly preferred). • A demonstrated understanding of basic infection control principles.

Please visit our website for more information:

https://townsenmemorial.com/

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.