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Healthcare/Medical-related Instructor
Teach at the medical school or university level is another career path for physicians. Most science departments in research universities
employ full time faculty primarily for research and allow limited time for teaching courses, with research as the primary focus.
Researchers in major universities are usually required to obtain funding for research projects through grants. This requires research
experience and proficiency with grants. Some colleges employ faculty for teaching jobs without a research obligation. Community
colleges, nursing schools and chiropractic medicine schools are among the colleges that have full time and part time teaching positions
for doctors without a research requirement.
Infection Disease Control/Prevention Specialist
What Infection Disease Control/Prevention Specialists Do:
Responsible for identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections at one or more of the
Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers and their associated clinics. The IPS is responsible for conducting/assisting with educational programs
related to infection control and prevention, developing policies, and implementing performance improvement measures that ensure the
medical centers meet the Infection Control requirements of CDC, OSHA, TJC and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Some
travel between sites may be required.
General Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience (varies by hospital, city, etc.)
Graduate of a university or college with a Baccalaureate degree in a health care related field.
Acute care experience
Experience in performance improvement, facilitation and adult education
Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access and/or PowerPoint.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines that affect infection control
Knowledge of infection control requirements of CDC, OSHA, TJC, APIC recommendations and ability to interpret them in clinical
settings
Knowledgeable of epidemiologic principles, communicable diseases, and pharmacokinetics, microbiology, pathophysiology,
sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written.
Experience in statistics and research methodology