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 the following subjects to prepare for future career in infection prevention.
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
patient safety initiatives
maintain strict confidentiality
Nice-to-have
infection prevention education
prepare for future career
comprehensive understanding
facilitation support of meetings
Key Requirements
High School Graduate, enrolled in higher-level education
Current student status
Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements
Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification opportunity