Infection Preventionist- Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

18h

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 to reduce infection risk; and helping develop health system policies and procedures. The role supports infection control standards and requirements from JCAHO, OSHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the CDC, and other nationally organized agencies. The Infection Preventionist helps develop, implement, and evaluate Orlando Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. The position collaborates with clinical and operational teams to monitor practices, investigate infection risks, improve compliance, and support education and quality improvement across the organization.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of Orlando Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Conduct assigned surveillance to identify cases and risk factors, and identify and investigate clusters and outbreaks.
Compile 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Represent Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
Adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
Actively seek learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.