Infection Preventionist- Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce infection risk; and helping develop health system policies and procedures to ensure infection control standards meet recommendations and requirements from JCAHO, OSHA, CMS, CDC, and other nationally organized agencies. The role assists with Orlando Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Program and works collaboratively with medical and operational staff across the corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field, with a Florida Department of Health-licensed clinician credential as a Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist, or Registered Respiratory Therapist; clinical licensure must be renewed bi-annually; or a bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.
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 must be renewed every five years.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of Orlando Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Perform assigned surveillance activities 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 facilitate resolution in collaboration with appropriate parties.
Participate in or lead quality and performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection.
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-related policies and promote team member compliance.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws and standards.
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.