Infection Preventionist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis

Department: Infection Control

Schedule: Full time Days

• Plans, implements, and evaluates infection prevention and control measures.
• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.