The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC)
Job Summary
The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).
During the internship the student will be educated in subjects to prepare for future career in infection prevention and have the opportunity to sit for the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification.
Under the direction of the Lead Education IP and IP Supervisor, provides data and quality improvement support to facilitate the reduction of healthcare acquired infections, quality care and patient safety.
Matching Summary
The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Data collection and quality improvement
Surveillance activities
Healthcare acquired infections reduction
Strict confidentiality of data
Nice-to-have
Prepare for future career
Comprehensive understanding of role
Key Requirements
High School Graduate
Current student status
Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements
Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification opportunity