Infection Prevention Technician/UKHC

Job Title
Infection Prevention Technician/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50814


Working Title
Infection Prevention Technician


Department Name
H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
05


Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include: occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional exposure to radiation, and blood borne/airborne pathogens.



Shift

Must be able to work days, evenings, and nights; weekends and holidays required per departmental needs.



Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Technician will directly observe Enterprise staff and patient care providers, to evaluate the completion of effective hand hygiene and proper use of personal protection equipment. This position will also be required to help review and approve infection control risk assessments during construction activities. This position will require the collection of data, given to the department for analysis. The ideal candidate will possess excellent observation and record keeping skills, and must be able to work independently. This position must be able to use job related equipment (tablet, phone, App.); and also have good time management skills. This position must participate in Infection Prevention and Control quality improvement initiatives, and will assist in hand hygiene promotional activities.

Please apply to any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for that position.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team and also have the ability to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patient care providers, and department leaders. In addition, must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills and a working knowledge of general medical terminology.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Hospital experience preferred. (High School diploma/GED required.)



Deadline to Apply
07/17/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.