What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Epidemiology and Infection Prevention position at Tower Health?
The Manager of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention works with and under the direction of the System Director of Epidemiology & Infection Prevention. The Manager oversees and is responsible for surveillance, rounding, analyzing, interpreting and the reporting of healthcare associated infections. Supports the development of evidence-based organizational infection prevention policies/standards that meet state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies standards. The Manager trains healthcare members in infection prevention. Is a leader in infection prevention and serves as a resource, educator, researcher and proponent of change in order to influence infection prevention improvement to provide quality health care within the organization. The Manager is responsible for the day-today operations of the department, including, but not limited to , scheduling of the staff, payroll, maintaining adequate supplies for the department, and participating in the annual evaluation process. The Manager reports to the System Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- ASCP Registration OR Pa RN License OR another clinical license or cert in lieu of an RN license or ASCP certification
Overview
Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.
Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:
- an award-winning cardiovascular program
- a fully accredited cancer center
- NAPBC-accredited breast health center
- an acute inpatient rehabilitation center
- a large robotic surgery center
- Designanted as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Reight Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)
Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:
- Joint replacement surgery
- Advanced heart failure care
- Designated as a Primary Stroke Center.
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