Student Infection Control - Part Time (Detroit Hospital Campus)

Job title: Student Infection Control - Part Time (Detroit Hospital Campus) in Detroit, MI at Henry Ford Health System Company: Henry Ford Health System Job description: This position will be 5-25 hours per week at the Henry Ford Health Main Hospital campus in Detroit, MI.GENERAL SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, evaluates and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of Quality and Infection Control. Providing support for patient safety by preventing the transmission of infectious diseases, the hand hygiene program offers education and monitoring of hand hygiene performance for clinical staff.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts and communicates with designated supervisor to coordinate and integrate components of the infection control program.
• Learn about and assist with safety audits, including patient care and support areas.
• Learn about and assist with data collection.
• Assisting in planning and implementing infection prevention and control education and training opportunities.
• Gathering information and develop educational materials on infection prevention best practices.
• Conducting research and literature review on current health-related topics.
• Participating in committee meetings, monthly webinars, taking notes, data analysis, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Enrollment in college/university in undergraduate or graduate courses or recent graduate of a preferred field of study.
• Preferred fields of study; Public Health or related field, Epidemiology, Health Administration, or Nursing.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to schedule with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel), Outlook, and Survey Monkey.
• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and a clear understanding of medical confidentiality.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Infection Control & Reg - HFH
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at .BenefitsThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Expected salary: Location: Detroit, MI Apply for the job now! Apply for this job