Job Description Summary

The IPA II assists the Infection Preventionists (IPs) with implementation of IP policies and procedures and best-evidence practices in assigned areas of the Medical Center

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000467 CHS - Infection Control

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The IPA II assists with surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, environmental and compliance rounds, performance improvement activities and works collaboratively to reduce infections, improve patient safety and quality of care.

Associate degree in healthcare related field and suggested 5 years’ healthcare experience or Bachelors with suggested <2 years healthcare experience. a-IPC certification required. Computer/internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential. Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Individual will portray professionalism, positive attitude, enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions.

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)

Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include:

• To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)

Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

(Selected Positions)*

Additional Job Description

Associate degree in a healthcare related field and minimum of five years of work experience in the healthcare related field; or a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of work experience in healthcare and possess certification as an Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC). Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to portray professionalism, positive attitude, enthusiasm and be team oriented in all interactions. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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