Network Control Center Manager manages the daily activities of a network service function to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure operations that meet users' needs. Directs testing, configuration changes, or upgrades to network hardware or software. Being a Network Control Center Manager oversees monitoring of the network traffic and performance to identify and troubleshoot any issues. Leads incident response and implements standard incident management processes, including root cause analysis (RCA) of any issues to identify and deploy corrective actions. Additionally, Network Control Center Manager develops capacity planning forecasts and strategies. Manages relations with vendors and service providers and monitors performance quality to ensure required service levels are delivered. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Network Control Center Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Network Control Center Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for carrying out activities that contribute to the prevention and control of infections in patients and employees. These activities include, surveillance and investigation of hospital acquired infections, education of staff, monitoring policy/procedure implementation, informing departments of current regulations and recommended practices, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and serving as a resource/liaison person concerning any infection control issues. Reports to Vice President of Quality and Safety.
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Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
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1. Provides an active Infection Control Program for the prevention, control and investigation of infections and communicable diseases. |
2. Plans, develops, directs, implements and evaluates Infection Prevention and Control activities within the hospital and satellite locations. |
3. Incorporates clinical research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice to improve the quality of healthcare. |
4. Conducts surveillance rounds in hospital departments and satellite units to discuss, monitor and follow the practice of infection control with staff. Reviews Micro-Biology reports daily. |
5. Develops and maintains a system for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infection and communicable diseases of patients and employees. |
6. Collects, monitors, and maintains records and data pertinent to infection control surveillance via computer supports. Reports data to regulatory agencies as required. |
7. Performs Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) surveillance by systematically collecting, analyzing and disseminating data to providers to drive improved performance. |
8. Recognizes and investigates clusters and risk factors for infection and implements appropriate control measures. |
9. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends change as needed. |
10. Provides ongoing infection control education and training to staff. Participates in new staff orientation. |
11. Assists with community wide pandemic flu planning, suspect disease outbreaks, clusters and disseminating disease advisories. |
12. Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures governing control of infections and communicable diseases based on current laws, regulations and accepted standards in conjunction with the Infection Control Council. |
13. Participates in performance improvement projects related to communicable diseases and emerging pathogens within the facility. Participates in hospital committees as needed, including emergency preparedness committee. |
14. Participates in environmental and safety rounds. Monitors construction/ renovation sites to assure compliance with infection control standards. |
15. Manages and oversees the system exposure program. Investigates possible communicable disease exposures among healthcare workers, patients and/or visitors. Provides counseling to employees on an individual basis in Infection control and infectious disease related issues. |
16. Provides education and consultation regarding infection control issues to members of the community as requested or required. |
17. Prepares, organizes and distributes information to be presented to and resulting from infection control committee. |
18. Reports surveillance, investigations and projects to appropriate committees, administration staff and directors/supervisors/managers. Acts as a department liaison for infection control and as a consultant for the facility to integrate infection control activities. |
19. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. |