Req #: 234173

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posting Date: 05/09/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $19.97 per hour

Limited Recruitment:
Other

Limited Recruitment Other: Open to currently enrolled University of Washington Students only

Shift: First Shift

UW Medical Center - Design and Construction Management has an outstanding opportunity to hire a STUDENT ASSISTANT . In this role, you will be responsible for performing duties to support Design and Construction Management projects and operations at the University of Washington Medical Center.

Construction and maintenance projects within clinical environments require mitigating measures prescribed by Infection Prevention. The student assistant is responsible for inspecting and reporting any deficiencies in the mitigation plan to provide a safe environment for patients during hospital construction and maintenance projects.

Position will be part time, 15 hours per week, ideally 3 hours per day Monday through Friday to be coordinated with class schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Review and inspect daily all construction related barriers, containments, and associated mitigation measures. • Work with other members of the hospital's infection prevention team to develop and implement strategies to maintain high indoor air quality standards. • Conduct air sampling tests to monitor indoor air quality in various areas of the hospital, including patient rooms and operating rooms when requested by Infection Prevention. • Maintain accurate records of test results and communicate findings to staff members.

This role is perfect for premed, public health, clinical research students and students who are interested in gaining experience in the healthcare industry and offers flexible hours. The student assistant will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, while also contributing to the health and safety of our patients and staff.

Position Description:

1) Review and inspect construction containments daily for integrity to Infection Control Risk Assess and Mitigation Plan.

2) Maintain Post Construction Clean and Air Sample (PCCAS) schedule and distribute daily or when updates are appropriate.

3) Coordination of maintenance and repair of air sampling equipment, ordering air sample supplies,

4) Other duties as assigned to assist the Design and Construction Management staff.

Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager works with Infection Control Clinicians to develop a containment plan on construction projects that provide protection to the surrounding areas and mitigates any risk of harm as a result of construction activities. A Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is developed to define the measures to mitigate the risks of such harm. Construction containments are reviewed daily by the student assistant to maintain the integrity of the Infection Control Risk Assessment Mitigation plan. The student assistant will walk every construction containment daily and document. Any deficits to the ICRA will be immediately reported to the Construction Manager for the project.

At the end of the construction project or phase, the environmental services must be notified of the cleaning schedule, level of clean, and schedule the air sample, and the removal of construction containment measures following the ICRA. This schedule is referred to as Post Construction Clean Schedule (PCCS) which provides construction and maintenance teams with daily schedule surrounding cleaning and containment removal. This document is updated and distributed to the affected Environmental Services (housekeeping), general contractor, facilities personnel, department personnel, construction management, and infection control. New schedules are produced daily by the student assistant as new cleans are identified and scheduled.

Duties & Responsibilities - Job Description and Evaluation

1. Gathers data utilizing designated equipment without disrupting the patient care environment or patient safety. Observes environment and conducts work efficiently in a timely manner.

2. Documentation is complete, accurate, and meets the standards identified by the department. Demonstrates the ability to document legibly, including basic computer skills and use of e-mail.

3. Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed, organized and make efficient use of time to meet the requirements of the assigned work. Once trained performs all air sampling measurements independently.

4. Maintains equipment and stocks supplies. Demonstrates knowledge in using equipment safely. Performs equipment checks as required.

5. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own actions and decisions in the performance of job duties. Demonstrates flexibility and stress tolerance in assignments. Willingly participates in unit and organizational education requirements.

6. Performs all other duties as assigned.

   REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS To be employed as a student, the student must meet the following minimum enrollment requirements (not including correspondence credits):

Undergraduate students - 6 credits Graduate and professional students - 4 credits Ph.D. candidates working on dissertations - 2 credits Be approved for “On Leave” status Student employees are limited to working 19.5 hours per week when classes are in session. Student employees may work more than 19.5 hours per week during school breaks or when "on leave." A student can work as a student assistant for one quarter while on leave.

Students may be considered "on leave" as follows:

Undergraduates - For one quarter immediately following a quarter in which the student was enrolled for at least 6 academic credits (this includes summer quarter). Graduate Students - When the student has applied for and been granted such status by the Dean of the Graduate School. Summer Quarter “On Leave” status is automatic for all graduate students who were registered or officially on leave the prior Spring Quarter. Professional Students - When the student has applied for and been granted such status by the dean of the respective professional school.

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