Infection Preventionist- Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce infection risk; and helping develop health system policies and procedures. The role supports infection control standards that meet recommendations and requirements from JCAHO, OSHA, CMS, CDC, and other nationally organized agencies. The Infection Preventionist helps develop, implement, and evaluate Orlando Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. The position works with medical and operational staff and other team members to identify and investigate infection risks, communicate findings, improve practices, provide education, and support compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.
If qualified as a Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist, or Registered Respiratory Therapist, must be a licensed clinician through the Florida Department of Health; licensure is renewed bi-annually.
One to two years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
Knowledge of spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications.
Obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc.; certification is renewed every five years.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
Perform assigned surveillance activities to identify cases and risk factors, and identify and investigate clusters and outbreaks.
Compile surveillance information into meaningful data and reports for appropriate parties.
Monitor compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practices and regulatory guidelines.
Identify Infection Prevention and Control issues, conduct focus reviews as needed, and collaborate with appropriate parties to facilitate resolution.
Participate in or lead quality and performance improvement activities that reduce infection risk.
Collaborate with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
Communicate effectively with others, including team members.
Participate in environmental and regulatory tracers.
Participate in creating and reviewing infection prevention and control policies and promote team member compliance.
Represent Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
Actively seek learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.