Infection Preventionist

Deaconess Health System • Henderson, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for executing the hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices by conducting activities and actions known to be effective in reducing infections. This includes making recommendations, conducting surveillance, and maintaining hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies. Infection Preventionist will confer with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection reduction strategies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or related degree required.
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience of experience in Infection control or closely related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from APIC
• Certification from CIC
• Membership in APIC
• Membership in SHEA

Responsibilities

• Executing hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices.
• Conducting activities and actions known to be effective in reducing infections.
• Making recommendations for infection reduction.
• Conducting surveillance for infections.
• Maintaining hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies.
• Conferring with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection reduction strategies and best practices.

What This Job Offers

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