Infection Prevention Technician/UKHC

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The physical requirements of this position include: occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional exposure to radiation, and blood borne/airborne pathogens.

Must be able to work days, evenings, and nights; weekends and holidays required per departmental needs.

The Infection Prevention Technician will directly observe Enterprise staff and patient care providers, to evaluate the completion of effective hand hygiene and proper use of personal protection equipment. This position will also be required to help review and approve infection control risk assessments during construction activities. This position will require the collection of data, given to the department for analysis. The ideal candidate will possess excellent observation and record keeping skills, and must be able to work independently. This position must be able to use job related equipment (tablet, phone, App.); and also have good time management skills. This position must participate in Infection Prevention and Control quality improvement initiatives, and will assist in hand hygiene promotional activities. Please apply to any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for that position.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team and also have the ability to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patient care providers, and department leaders. In addition, must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills and a working knowledge of general medical terminology.

Hospital experience preferred. (High School diploma/GED required.)

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.