Infection Preventionist

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Augusta, GA

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About The Position

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time. Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing program with a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology Required
Master’s degree in Microbiology, Public Heath, Biology, Epidemiology, or other related science field Required
4 years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, clinical quality, or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention OR two (2) years of previous work experience with a Masters degree Required
If the degree is in nursing, a current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License is Upon Hire Required
If a certified Medical Technologist, the certification must be from one of the following or according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations Upon Hire Required
ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or
MTA - Medical Technologist Certification AMT (American Medical Technologists) or
AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts)

Nice To Haves

CIC - Certified in Infection Control Infection Certification (CIC) Preferred
CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC Lean Six Sigma Healthcare or QPI Certifications Green and/or Black Belt. Preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading and driving safety and quality performance improvement initiatives to provide ongoing education, to address trends and deficiencies in Infection Prevention practices as identified by the IP Surveillance and Analysis team and set by PHC QSS.
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the reduction of infections through use of Lean methodology, coaching, tools, data analysis, reliability, sustainability and spread.
Manages and supports a portfolio of strategic projects using the performance improvement model.
Ensures all performance improvement activities are in compliance with regulatory and accreditation bodies.
Assists in annual evaluations of infection prevention practices in Piedmont owned physician office practices.