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

Skills
Patient Care

Work arrangement
No