Infection Control Manager - School of Dental Medicine
Tufts University
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Details
Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 21361
Overview
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the county. Since its founding in 1868, TUDSM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials and technologies to improve oral health.
What You'll Do
The Infection Control Manager:
Serves as the resource for up-to-date, accurate infection control information for the dental school community.
Develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility.
Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors.
Monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections to determine the source and ensure control.
Develops and provides related education to staff, faculty, students and residents via lecture, demonstration and hands on workshops and the LMS. (Learning Management System).
Develop, organize, implement and evaluate policies for OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard and regulations and CDC and ADS guidelines.
Serves as a resource to research information for questions pertaining to infection control, bloodborne pathogen guidelines and OSHA regulations related to dentistry.
Provides and reviews audits to ensure Infection Control, Safety, and Clinical compliance throughout the dental school.
Oversees and collaborates with Central Sterilization Manager (CSF) to ensure policies and protocols of the department are upheld with respect to IAHCSMM and AAMI regulations and guidelines.
Represents TUSDM at various continuing education and professional conferences to keep Infection Control, CDC guidelines, OSHA, DPH and ADS regulatory knowledge current.
Works closely with Tufts EH& S department and conduct Quarterly Laboratory Inspections throughout the Dental Building.
Works closely with Tufts Fire Marshals’ Office to ensure compliance with fire safety mandates.
Supports the operations and activities of the Risk Management and Safety Committee.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations relating to infection control and safety compliance.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or Health Education.
10 + years’ experience in a dental healthcare/educational environment.
Certification in Dental Infection Control. CDA and RDA or RDH.
Excel, Word, Power Point and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of IAHCSMM and AAMI regulations and guidelines as they pertain to Central Sterilization Facility (CSF).
Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, OSAP, DPH, ADA, EPA guidelines, mandates and regulations.
Exceptional written and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, resolve conflict, negotiate and collaborate, and complete tasks with multiple interruptions in a fast- paced environment.
Must be able to plan- ahead, meet multiple deadlines and exhibit a high level of organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Prior management skills/experience.
Pay Range
Minimum $94,600.00, Midpoint $118,250.00, Maximum $141,900.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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