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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4264773 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-67946-30760. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 23, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
The Department of Health is seeking a Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team.
This position, in the Bureau of Epidemiology, Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Division, supports the organization's mission of protecting the public's health through its responsibility for providing consultative, scientific, and technical expertise to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections. This position will provide expert guidance and consultation to healthcare personnel developing and revising infection prevention and control plans and policies to prevent healthcare-associated infections and the transmission of communicable diseases across the continuum of health care.
If you have the required experience and training as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, we want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Specialist, you will provide expert consultation to healthcare personnel in the development, implementation, and maintenance of infection prevention and control plans, policies, and procedures, and consults with multidisciplinary teams and facility infection prevention staff to develop prevention and control strategies and disease surveillance protocols. This position is technical, consultative, and analytical. It involves interaction with healthcare facility infection control personnel and other facility staff, including medical personnel as well as internal and external customers which may include healthcare providers, patients, residents, other Departmental and governmental units, and the public in general. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by an Epidemiologist Supervisor or higher-level administrator for program effectiveness.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Reading, or Greensburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we provide excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of professional infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare facility or in public health, and a bachelor's degree; or Three years of professional infection prevention and control experience in a healthcare facility or in public health, and a master's degree. Special Requirement: All positions require possession of an active Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification as issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for he position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.