Infection Preventionist

Trinity Health

9d • $37 - $54

About The Position

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in both clinical practice and infection prevention. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience not only identifying areas for improvement, but also successfully implementing and sustaining quality improvement initiatives to address those gaps and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards. Position Purpose: Infection Preventionists are experts on practical methods of preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Their work also helps reduce the risk of contagious diseases being carried out into the community. Infection control practices include surveillance, investigation of cases and outbreaks, training of staff members, the development and enforcement of infection control policies, and evaluation of the effectiveness of infection control efforts. If an outbreak occurs, infection preventionists track down the source and implement strategies to control the problem. They must be alert to any unusual illness that could signal an outbreak, a new type of infection, or even the first casualty of a bioterrorism attack.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field is required with a Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience.
• Basic statistical analysis skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Basic knowledge of microorganisms and their relationship to infectious disease and basic concepts of infection control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control activities related to infection control.
• Collect and analyze data, observe staff members' practices, participate in patient rounds, participate on committees, attend meetings, and design and lead interventions to improve infection control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• Strong education program, generous tuition allowance.
• Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.

What This Job Offers

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