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, including Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control, Prevention and Control of HAIs, and Surveillance and Reporting.
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 analysis
auditing
water culture collection
presentation materials generation
Nice-to-have
strict confidentiality maintenance
infection prevention education
healthcare acquired infections reduction
Key Requirements
Current student status
Meet mandatory education requirements
Meet health surveillance requirements
Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification opportunity