Infection Prevention & Control Co-Op
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Boston, Massachusetts, US
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general supervision of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leadership, the Infection Prevention & Control Co-op position assists the IPC team with daily surveillance, public health reporting, and project implementation. This position is designed for a student currently enrolled in a co-operative education program in the Health Sciences, Nursing, or Pre-Health (e.g., pre-med) and is seeking additional hands-on experience in infection prevention and healthcare operations. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: 1) Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units, and other settings as directed by IPC leadership. Collect hand hygiene data with electronic software (e.g., REDCap). (essential) 2) Perform surveillance for antimicrobial-resistant organisms; interface with hospital staff regarding isolation precautions, as needed. (essential) 3) Assist in the reporting of communicable diseases to the Department of Public Health (essential). 4) Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential) 5) Assi...