About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Job Summary

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The Infection Preventionist 1 implements and reviews the facility's infection prevention program. They ensure standards and guidelines from professional organizations and agencies are included. They also serve as a resource for infection prevention issues for all facility personnel.

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The ideal candidate will have a background in Infection Prevention, Laboratory (MT, MLT or MLS), or Nursing.  Highly organized and detail oriented with a curious/investigative nature, you will at times need to determine where an infection came from.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is a must.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nDesigns, implements, and evaluates infection prevention strategies to control infectious agents. Applies epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines.\nConducts ongoing surveillance using CDC infection criteria. Evaluates the surveillance plan's effectiveness and modifies it as necessary.\nReports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority.\nDevelops and updates isolation techniques and procedures by current standards of practice, rules, and regulations.\nEvaluates the infection prevention program. Maintains compliance with national standards and regulating bodies like Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HHS. Uses observations, audit tools, and other methods.\nPlans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs to increase employee awareness of the existence of healthcare-associated infections.\nParticipates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis.\nPartners with teams and team members to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as give feedback.\nParticipates in educational activities, professional meetings, and peer networking. Reviews literature to stay updated on healthcare and infection control research.\nPerforms other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nKnowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance issues for infection control\nSubject matter expertise in infection prevention and control values and practices\nVerbal and written communication skills\nSkill in the use of computers and related software applications\nPartnership, leadership, and conflict resolution\nAbility to implement evidence-based guidelines\nData collection and testing, report writing, and data presentation\n\n

Benefits

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - Associate's\nEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC)\n