Michigan Medicine's Infection Prevention & Epidemiology (IPE) Department is looking to fill temporary, part-time hand hygiene observer positions.  Those hired will be observing and collecting compliance data according to the Hand Hygiene (HH) Program standards and expectations from inpatient and procedural areas including but not limited to, University Hospital, Mott Children's Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, and the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.  In addition, the hand hygiene observer will also function as a PPE (personal protective equiptment) auditor collecting staff PPE compliance data according to the health system's transmission-based isolation/precautions standards.  There is also the possibility of performing observations at ambulatory sites as well which may not be located on the main medical campus (off-site). 

HH observers may also be involved in training new observers, attending hand hygiene meetings/workgroups, and assisting with other hand hygiene improvment initiatives. 

There is a required minimum of 8 hours per week with the possibility to work up to 29 hours per week (depending on hour availability). Work hours are flexible, and can be scheduled for days, evenings, nights, and weekends.  Observers are expected to commit to a consistent number of work hours per week (exceptions can be considered for illness, academic requirments, etc).  Work is done at the hospitals/health centers. 

Required qualifications

An ideal candidate for this position would have experience working or volunteering in a hospital setting.

Must be able to: 

1. remain focused on observing hand hygiene and PPE compliance data
2. quickly pick-up on the details involved with hand hygiene and PPE use
3. submit collected data in a timely manner (within 24 hours after collection; exceptions may be allowed if arranged prior with supervisor)
4. work at least 8 hours per week consistently
5. check and respond in a timely manner to e-mails
6. stand/walk for extended periods of time
7. adhere to insitutional policies and practices relevant to the position

Desired qualifications

• hospital infection control/disease transmission knowledge
• public health/microbiology background

The position may occasionally involve engagement (e.g. speaking) with hospital staff (physicians, nurses, environmental services, PFANS, etc.). 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.