Student - Infection Control - Detroit - up to 20 hours

Student

• Infection Control
• Detroit
• up to 20 hours Henry Ford Health
• 3.

8 Detroit, MI Job Details Part-time 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy Maintaining patient confidentiality Data collection Medical terminology Full Job Description

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. Completes regular rounds throughout hospital to observe hand hygiene practices in a clinical setting. Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene requirements following established policies and procedures. Submits data collected for compilation and feedback to department. Mobile technology preferred (e.g. cell phone, iPad). Identifies and reports significant observations that can adversely affect patient outcomes or employee safety to the appropriate Infection Control Supervisor/Quality Leadership. Advances knowledge by completing educational sessions as needed and annual training. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXEPERIENCE REQUIRED

Enrollment in college/university in undergraduate or graduate courses. 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 Details This 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. Overview Henry 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 henryford.com/careers. Benefits The 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 Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, 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.