Job Summary
:
Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Infection Preventionist specializes in preventing, managing, and investigating infections in Butler Memorial Hospital and Clarion Hospital. Observes and monitors clinical practices for inpatients and outpatients to maintain patient safety and regulatory guidelines.
Education
Minimum:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
Preferred:
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registration/Certification/Licensure
:
Current PA RN license and Act 33/73 clearances
Preferred: Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Experience
Minimum:
Three years recent clinical experience.
Preferred:
Previous infection control experience. Data management/analysis experience.
Other Requirements
:
Microsoft Excel skills. Leadership skills to lead teams in performance improvement in Infection Prevention and Control.
Status
:
Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:
(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:
(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant
: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
Standing
- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL
Walking
- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - OCCASIONAL
Sitting
- Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT
First Name
xxxxx
Middle Name
xxxxx
Last Name
xxxxx
Position Code
10.5110000.0000.427
Position Name
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
Department Name
BMH Infection Control
Facility Name
Butler Memorial Hospital
Employee Number
xxxxx
Stooping
- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - N/A
Bending
- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Twisting
- To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
Climbing
- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL
Ladders
- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs
- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
Kneeling
- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
Squatting
- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching
- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
Crawling
- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
Reaching Horizontal
- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Overhead
- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Grasping
- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - OCCASIONAL
Finger Manipulation
- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - OCCASIONAL
Seeing*
- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing*
- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*
- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use
- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A
Material Handling
Pushing
- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from theperson - N/A
Pulling
- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person -N/A
Lift
- Floor to Waist
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift
- Waist to shoulder
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Lift
- Shoulder to overhead - N/A
Carrying
- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
OCCASIONAL
Up to 20#
Environmental Factors
Working alone
- CONSTANT
Working in cramped quarters
- N/A
Constant interruptions
- FREQUENT
Working with hands in water
- N/A
Use of power tools
- N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding
- N/A
Exposure to vibration
- N/A
Exposure to dust
- N/A
Exposure to noise (constant)
- N/A
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)
- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing
- OCCASIONAL
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces
- N/A
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils
- N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)
- FREQUENT
Working with bloodborne pathogens
- N/A
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light
0 - 3.5
Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium
3.6 - 6.3
House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).
Heavy to Very Heavy
> 6.4
Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position:
Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT
Medium - N/A
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A