Beth Israel Lahey Health
Hand Hygiene Observer - Exeter Hospital
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Job Overview
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
- This is a per diem position, based out of Exeter Hospital
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential)
- Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential)
- Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential)
- Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential)
- Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership
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Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred.
- No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required
- 0-3 years of work experience preferred
- Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other web-based applications (e.g. REDCap)
- Detail oriented, effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills
Pay Range
$20.00 - $30.00
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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