Infection Preventionist

Overlake Hospital Medical Center • Bellevue, WA

19d • $107,723 - $161,595

About The Position

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Overlake Medical Center has opportunity for a full time Infection Preventionist. This role collaborates with the Manager on all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, staff and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility’s environment. Responsible for ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for facilitating the daily activities of the Infection Prevention Department.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Nursing program with current licensure or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Four (4) years of previous work experience in a hospital setting, public health, clinical quality, or performance improvement, preferably in infection prevention OR two (2) years with a Master’s degree.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years PLUS one of the following if applicable:
• If RN, current Washington State RN license
• If a certified Medical Technologist, the certification must be from the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts)
• If clinical quality or performance improvement, Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• If clinical quality or performance improvement, Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees