Hygienefachkraft

Hygiene specialist (m/f/d)

Vienna, Austria 

Your profile:

  • Education as a hygiene specialist
  • Structured, independent way of working and interdisciplinary approach
    Communication skills
  • Industry and product knowledge in Healthcare sector
  • Professional experience in the healthcare sector desirable
  • Strong communication skills, empathetic personality and persuasiveness
  • Social competence, flexibility, teamwork and communication skills

Your tasks:

  • Carrying out and documenting regular hygiene inspections and
    Hygiene audits
  • Support and preparation of audits 
  • Participation in the creation, updating and implementation of hygiene plans and
    -guidelines
  • Support in outbreak management and risk assessments
  • Ordering all hygiene products
  • Supervision of the cleaning team
  • Training the team in hygiene-related topics
  • Creating and updating SOPs

We offer:

  • Dynamic and team-oriented company
  • Interesting and varied job with personal responsibility
  • Flexible working on a part-time basis - your work-life balance and personalised working conditions
    Needs are important to us!
  • Very good public transport connections
  • Further education and training opportunities
  • Employment with 14 monthly salaries
  • Appropriate remuneration for this position of € 39,000 gross per annum on a full-time basis. Depending on experience and qualifications, a willingness to
    Overpayment given.

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€ 39.000

Annual gross salary on a full-time basis

Depending on experience and qualifications, there is a willingness to overpay.

Do you have any questions?

Esther Böcskör, B.A.

HR Generalist

We value diversity and welcome all applications

Regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity!

About us:

The paediatric outpatient clinic in Margareten is a modern facility in Vienna that provides holistic medical and therapeutic care for children and adolescents. A multi-professional team, including general practitioners, treats 200-300 patients every day and offers medical treatment as well as therapies and social support. The culturally sensitive approach with 14 languages and the continuous opening hours - including weekends and public holidays - are particularly noteworthy.

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Hygiene specialist - safety and infection protection in the healthcare sector

The hygiene specialist is an indispensable part of modern medical facilities and contributes significantly to the safety of patients, staff and visitors. Their main objective is to prevent infections and to maintain and further develop hygiene standards. The role of the hygiene specialist is becoming increasingly important, especially in times of increasing requirements for infection protection.

The central tasks of the hygiene specialist include the development, implementation and monitoring of hygiene concepts. These include measures for hand hygiene, surface disinfection, reprocessing of medical devices and the correct handling of protective clothing. Clear guidelines and structured processes ensure that hygiene standards are consistently adhered to.

Another important area is the prevention of nosocomial infections, i.e. infections that can occur in connection with medical treatment. The hygiene specialist analyses risks, identifies potential sources of infection and develops targeted measures to minimise these risks. In doing so, they work closely with doctors, nursing staff and the management of the facility.

Training and counselling are also key tasks. The hygiene specialist sensitises employees to hygiene-related topics, conducts regular training sessions and ensures that current guidelines are communicated in an understandable way. This knowledge is crucial in order to avoid mistakes and ensure a high level of hygiene in the long term.

The hygiene specialist is also responsible for monitoring and documenting hygiene-related processes. This includes internal audits, inspections and the evaluation of data in the area of infection control. This continuous monitoring makes it possible to recognise weaknesses at an early stage and make targeted improvements.

Another focus is on compliance with legal requirements and recommendations from health authorities. The hygiene specialist ensures that all measures comply with current standards and supports the facility with certifications and quality audits. This not only increases safety, but also strengthens patient confidence.

To summarise, the hygiene specialist is a central interface in the healthcare system that stands for safety, prevention and quality. Through their expertise, structured working methods and advisory role, they ensure that hygiene standards are adhered to and continuously improved. In this way, they make a decisive contribution to the protection of health and the quality of medical care.

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