Infection Preventionist

Role Overview

• Provide a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized
• Act as a liaison and resource person for Infection Prevention and Control
• Manage all Infection Prevention and Control activities by providing environmental and case surveillance, data reporting, data analysis, practice consult, and developing interventions
• Conduct surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of infections including healthcare associated infections (HAIs)
• Investigation and response to outbreaks of infection amongst patients and/or healthcare workers
• Provide consultation to all PCNM delivery sites on Infection Prevention and Control practices
• Develop resources and education related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to ensure prevention measures are in place.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in health-related field
• Masters degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in acute health care required
• Previous experience in acute care Infection Prevention and Control and/or quality improvement work preferred
• Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years from hire preferred
• Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and able to travel locally
• Must share 24-hour responsibility for availability to respond to infection prevention and control concerns through scheduled on-call activities
• Computer software application skills such as Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious disease
• Knowledge of current patient care practice.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• short-term and long-term disability
• group term life insurance
• optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Wellness rewards program