In this segment, Sinthuya Alston shares her approach to hiring Infection Preventionists, emphasizing the importance of personality traits over technical knowledge. Responding to Jacob Hutcherson’s question on key qualities she seeks, Sinthuya explains that collaboration, communication, and adaptability are essential characteristics for success in Infection Prevention. While experience and technical skills are valuable, she prioritizes soft skills that enable candidates to work effectively with others and tackle the complexities of the field.

Sinthuya elaborates on her perspective, noting that effective Infection Preventionists must possess the communication skills needed to convey challenging messages, secure buy-in from different stakeholders, and foster a team-oriented approach to process improvements. She values candidates who demonstrate a proactive attitude, going beyond their job descriptions to identify potential risks. The ability to foresee and address issues before they escalate is crucial in a field where vigilance is key to ensuring patient safety.

One of the traits Sinthuya particularly values is the ability to think in the “gray areas” rather than seeing things in black-and-white terms. While achieving zero risk is ideal, she acknowledges that some level of risk is unavoidable in healthcare. A successful Infection Preventionist, in her view, must have a risk mitigation mindset, understanding how to balance different risks and make informed decisions to protect patient safety. This nuanced approach requires both critical thinking and a flexible mindset to adapt to complex situations.

Ultimately, Sinthuya’s hiring philosophy is about finding individuals who are not only technically competent but also emotionally intelligent and adaptable. She uses behavioral-based questions to gauge a candidate’s collaborative nature, flexibility, and self-motivation. For Sinthuya, these qualities are essential in Infection Prevention, where mitigating risk and promoting safety require a well-rounded, communicative, and proactive team. Her approach highlights the importance of building a team that combines both skill and character to meet the demands of Infection Prevention effectively.

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Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment.

Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment.

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