Infection Preventionist

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist implements the Infection Prevention & Control program to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection among patients and personnel. The role serves as an expert, consultant, and resource for departments and hospital personnel on infection prevention and control matters; provides education on infection prevention, control, and infections; teaches residents and medical students rotating on the Infectious Disease service; and conducts research studies in Infectious Disease and Epidemiology. An RN or Medical Technologist is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, 40-hour salaried position with a Monday–Friday day schedule and some weekend availability if situations arise. The position is at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Three years of clinical experience in a hospital, laboratory, infection prevention, or epidemiology.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methods.
• For Medical Technologists: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MT (ASCP)) certification or microbiology certification by ASCP, ASM, or HEW.

Nice To Haves

• RN or Medical Technologist strongly preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Infection Prevention & Control program to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection in patients and personnel.
• Serve as an expert in infection prevention and control and as a consultant and resource for departments and hospital personnel.
• Educate personnel concerning infection prevention and control matters and infections.
• Teach residents and medical students rotating on the Infectious Disease service.
• Conduct research studies in Infectious Disease and Epidemiology.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings program with employer match.
• Time off that may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Well-being initiative.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
• Health insurance coverage starting day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time