Infection Preventionist
IU Health•Bloomington, IN
About The Position
The Infection Preventionist conducts targeted infection surveillance activities, including the investigation of infections and the response to outbreaks among patients and/or personnel. The Infection Preventionist recommends and provides education on appropriate preventive measures to control the spread of infection and promote a safe healthcare environment. The Infection Preventionist also ensures compliance with recommendations and standards established by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Requires Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification within 2 years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a Healthcare related field is preferred.
- CIC is preferred.
- Knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, or medical and environmental microbiology is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct targeted infection surveillance activities.
- Investigate infections.
- Respond to outbreaks among patients and/or personnel.
- Recommend and provide education on appropriate preventive measures to control the spread of infection.
- Promote a safe healthcare environment.
- Ensure compliance with recommendations and standards established by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Benefits
- advanced clinical training
- leadership development
- promotion opportunities
- cross training development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
