Habtezion Tecle

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EDUCATION

MS Clinical Sciences/Medical Technology, 1985, California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. BS Biology, 1976, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. WORK EXPERIENCE:

PEACEHEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, BELLINGHAM, WA. 5/2022 – 8/2022 – 3 month contract

Interim Infection Preventionist

PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAN PEDRO, CA. 07/2008 – 03/2021

Lead Infection Preventionist

Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation/continuous improvement of an infection prevention and control program with Acute Care, Sub Acute Care, Transitional Care, Rehabilitation and Mental Health units.

• Oversees healthcare associated infection data collection, tracking, reporting, surveillance and analysis.

• Acts as an expert resource/consultant and provides support to the hospitals management team (nursing, medical staff, ancillary departments, etc.), in the area of infection prevention and control.

• Contributes to the provision of high quality care and patient safety by promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and building a facility wide infection prevention and control culture.

• Develops, reviews, and maintains General, Patient Care Related and Specific Departmental Infection Control policies

• Directs infection prevention and control practices and continued readiness efforts.

• Serves as a liaison with the California Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and other Federal Public Health Agencies.

• Assists units, departments, physicians and staff in preparations for accreditation and licensure surveys as well as other Regulatory Standard reviews (e.g. TJC, Cal-OSHA, DHS, etc.).

• Responsible for the day to day administration of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA.

04/2007 – 07/2008

Infection Control Coordinator

Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a 286 beds Pediatric teaching and specialty hospital.

• Identifies, investigates and analyzes infection control data and initiate appropriate control measures approved by the Hospital Infection Control Committee.

• Initiates and participate in ongoing investigations of clusters and/or outbreaks of significant organisms, illnesses and exposures to communicable diseases.

• Presents infection control data to the appropriate Medical Staff Committees as directed by the Hospital Infection Control Committee.

• Assists to chair the Hospital Infection Control Committee along with Medical Chair.

• Participates in workplace surveys, environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene surveillance, and safety consultation to reduce work-related injuries, illnesses, and exposures.

• Reports all "Reportable Disease”, as defined by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to the local health department and executed any necessary follow-up.

• Acts as a resource and consultant to hospital personnel and served as a liaison between departments, administration, the Hospital Infection Control Committee, and outside agencies.

• Develops, reviews, and maintains General, Patient Care Related and Specific Departmental Infection Control policies, ensuring compliance with accreditation and legislative requirements.

• Coordinates on-going hospital-wide educational programs related to infection prevention and control; and participate in staff development and orientation of hospital personnel.

• Reviews and monitors sterilization and disinfecting methods practiced in all areas of the hospital and made appropriate recommendations and changes when necessary.

• Assists with coordinating the Employee Health Program as it relates to the prevention and control of infection. CENTURY CITY DOCTORS HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES, CA.

12/2004 – 03/2007

Infection Control Coordinator

• Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a newly opened state of the art 176 beds acute care Hospital.

• Built the Infection Prevention and Control program from the grounds up including during the construction and renovation stages to ensure that design of specific structures will facilitate desired infection control practices. ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTER, HAWTHORNE, CA.

02/2002 – 12/2004

Infection Control Coordinator

• Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the Infection Control Program in a 274-bed hospital with Acute Care, Subacute and Mental Health units.

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Infection Control aspect of the Employee Health Program.

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE, LOS ANGELES, CA.

1989 – Present

Community College instructor – Part Time/Evening

• Lectures Introductory Microbiology lecture course.

• Instructs Introductory Microbiology Laboratory course. ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTER, HAWTHORNE, CA.

1989 – 2002

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor - Microbiology and Serology

• Supervised the functions and duties of the Microbiology and Serology sections such as instrument maintenance, quality control, personnel management, training and in-servicing of personnel, and monitoring testing.

• Participated as a member of the Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutic committees. LOS ANGELES COUNTY - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA. 1982 – 1989

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

• Performed a broad range of standardized clinical laboratory procedures in Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology and Parasitology).

• Assisted in the training of Medical Technology trainees, Pathology Residents, and medical students. Accreditations:

2004 Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC), Certification Board in Infection Control and Epidemiology. 1991 Specialist Microbiologist, The National Registry of Microbiologists, The American Society for Microbiology. 1985 California Community College Instructor Credential, Biological Sciences. 1982 Clinical Laboratory Scientist, State of California, Department of Public Health, not renewed as of Jan 2021 1982 Medical Technologist, Board of Registry, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, not renewed as of Jan 2021 Professional memberships:

• Associations of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), not renewed as of Jan 2021

• American Society for Microbiology (ASM), not renewed as of Jan 2021

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