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Job ID	62878
Job Funding Source	Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer	Michigan Medicine - Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
Category	Office
Job Description	Michigan Medicine's Infection Prevention & Epidemiology (IPE) Department is looking to fill temporary, part-time hand hygiene observer positions. Hand Hygiene Observers responsibilities: Observe and collect hand hygiene (HH) compliance data according to the HH Program standards and expectations from inpatient and procedural areas. Remain up-to-date with changes in HH data collection methods and audit needs. Attend monthly check-ins with the HH Program leads. Audit personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance according to the health system's transmission-based isolation/precautions standards. Train other HH observers on an as needed basis. Minimum hours per week required: 8 (up to 29 per availability) Work hours: Self-scheduled. The hospitals are open 24/7. It is the individual observer's responsibility to work at least 8 hours per week. Work locations: Varies among University Hospital, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Mott Children's Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Kahn Health Care Pavilion, Rogel Cancer Center
Educational Value	The Hand Hygiene Observer role provides students the opportunity to become familiar with various healthcare settings from general inpatient units to intensive care units, and potentially the procedural areas such as the operating rooms and cath lab. Students will also become familiar with hand hygiene and personal protective equiptment (PPE) standards and processes for patients requiring isolation/precautions for certain communicable diseases while in a healthcare setting. Students trained to be an observer will develop an understanding of un-biased data collection methodologies.
Job Requirements	Required qualifications An ideal candidate for this position would have experience working or volunteering in a hospital or similar healthcare setting. Must be able to: remain focused on observing hand hygiene and PPE compliance data quickly pick-up on the details involved with hand hygiene and PPE use submit collected data in a timely manner (within 24 hours after collection; exceptions may be allowed if arranged prior with supervisor) work at least 8 hours per week consistently check and respond in a timely manner to e-mails stand/walk for extended periods of time adhere to insitutional policies and practices relevant to the position Desired (not required) qualifications Hospital infection control/disease transmission knowledge Public health/microbiology background The position may occasionally involve speaking with hospital staff (e.g., physicians, nurses, environmental services, PFANS, etc.), and applicants should be comfortable being approached and engaged by others. Pre-Health, Nursing, Kinesiolgy/IONM, SPH and/or CHIP students are encouraged to apply. *A resume and cover letter is required to be considered.
Hourly Rate	$18.00/hour
Hours	8.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame	Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date	Flexible
End Date	TBD
Primary Contact	Marissa Wai Gin Yee
Primary Contact's Email	mwgyee@med.umich.edu
Supervisor	Marissa Yee-McKim
Work Location	Primary location: Main Medical Campus (UH, C&W, CVC, Pavilion, and Cancer Center).
Phone	734-936-6355
Fax	N/A