Infection Preventionist

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance within established standards.

Position reports to Manager, Quality

• Oversees prevention processes
• Oversees Hospital Surveillance
• Maintains Professional Responsibilities
• Adheres to corporate, regulatory mandates
• Professional relationships with other departments is developed and maintained.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years working in an acute care facility or 2 years working in Infection Preventions in a non-acute care setting

Preferred: 1 year working in Infection Prevention in an acute care setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: AHA BLS. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.