Infection Preventionist I

Cleveland Clinic • Mentor, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic Euclid and Mentor team, where you will work alongside dedicated caregivers who are committed to providing patient-first care. As part of Cleveland Clinic, a nationally recognized healthcare organization, you will have access to a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the communities we serve.
As an Infection Preventionist I, you will help implement, promote, and maintain an effective infection prevention program across patient-facing environments. In this role, you will oversee infection prevention activities for two hospitals, support local teams, and help ensure both locations remain prepared for regulatory requirements. You will conduct infection surveillance and investigative activities, assess communicable disease exposures and environmental risks, and support performance improvement activities related to infection prevention efforts. You will also provide consultation and education to caregivers and contribute to policy development and research initiatives that promote patient safety, reduce infection risks, and support high-quality care.
A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with travel between Euclid and Mentor hospitals, working one day per week at Mentor Hospital and four days per week at Euclid Hospital.
This position also includes an on-call rotation of one week per quarter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology OR CBIC Certification and two years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology
• Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc (CBIC), within two years of hire date
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs)

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse
• Strong clinical background
• Prior experience using EPIC

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections and analyze data.
• Generate reports and identify trends.
• Provide recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate clusters of infections, outbreaks.
• Utilize knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits on infection prevention practices.
• Provide education and serve as a consultant to various levels of care providers.
• Coordinate infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.
• Coordinate the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review, and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan.
• Report communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health.
• Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.
• Comply with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• Administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level