Infection Preventionist I or II
About The Position
Under general direction of the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, the Infection Preventionist I promotes and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout Central Vermont Medical Center (Hospital and Clinics). The Infection Preventionist I is responsible for working with the IP team and hospital Infectious Disease team to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection in the hospital and ambulatory care sites. The individual functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and all Central Vermont Medical Center departments supporting key strategic priorities. The individual conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections; collecting, analyzing and reporting data. The individual identifies and reports communicable diseases, monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices, initiates and supports improvement activities and assists with review and revision of evidence-based policies and procedures. When required the individual assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations. The individual is responsible for education of all levels of personnel, patients and visitors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or medical technology or related field
- Three to five years of progressively responsible healthcare experience, including clinical or instructional experience in infection control preferred
Nice To Haves
- RN licensure in the State of Vermont preferred
- Certification in medical technology preferred
- A minimum of one Infection Preventionist at CVMC must hold the Certification in Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Responsibilities
- Promotes and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research
- Works with the IP team and hospital Infectious Disease team to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection in the hospital and ambulatory care sites
- Functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and all Central Vermont Medical Center departments supporting key strategic priorities
- Conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections; collecting, analyzing and reporting data
- Identifies and reports communicable diseases
- Monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices
- Initiates and supports improvement activities and assists with review and revision of evidence-based policies and procedures
- Assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations
- Responsible for education of all levels of personnel, patients and visitors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
