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Beth Israel Lahey Health’s roots in providing top-quality health care date back nearly a century. We're fully committed to ensuring our patients receive the care they deserve. As a leading healthcare provider throughout New England, we aim to change the current state of health care for the better and make lasting improvements that guarantee access to our services.

Hand Hygiene Observer, BIDMC

Boston, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Beth Israel Lahey Health - Non Executive Category: Infection Prevention Job ID: JR64720 Date posted: 11/19/2024
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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the general supervision of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leadership, the Hand Hygiene Observer position is responsible for collection of hand hygiene data by direct observation of staff across all inpatient care units at multiple points of care, including room entry and exit. In addition, the Hand Hygiene Observer position will enter observation data into data collection software to assist in data tracking and quality improvement activities. The Hand Hygiene Observer will also assist IPC teams with quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene, as needed.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:
1)    Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential)
2)    Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential)
3)    Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential)
4)    Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential)
5)    Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership

Qualifications:
1.    High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred. 
2.    No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required
3.    0-3 years of work experience preferred 
4.    Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other web-based applications (e.g. REDCap)
5.    Detail oriented, effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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