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Erlanger Health System
Hand Hygiene Auditor - Infection Prevention - Full-time
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What they do
An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyzes data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.
$87,522 / year median in Tennessee
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Infection Prevention
- Full-time Erlanger Health System
- 3.4 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Behavioral observation High school diploma or GED Clinical audit and monitoring Clinical direct observation Full Job Description Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Infection Prevention
- Full-time ( 47990 )
- Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Hand Hygiene Auditor Regular
- Non-exempt
- Full-time
- Standard Hours 37.
Description Job Summary:
Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene following established policies and procedures. Submit data collected using a secure web application for compilation and feedback to departments. Supports Infection Prevention and Control department efforts to improve patient safety and infection prevention by providing data needed to improve hand hygiene adherence. Creates audit schedule and completes required number of hand hygiene observations per week/ month as directed by Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners. Participates in scheduled team meetings as appropriate.Education:
Required:
High School Graduate Completion of Hand Hygiene Auditor Training within first week of assignment to the role.Preferred:
N/A Experience:
Required:
Previous experience with direct observation for hand hygiene compliancePreferred:
N/A Position Requirement(s):License/Certification/Registration Required:
Preferred:
N/A Department Position Summary:
Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene following established policies and procedures.- Collects data daily (Monday
- Friday) on hand hygiene practices direct observation.