Infection Preventionist

Deaconess Health System • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for carrying out hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices, including actions known to reduce infections. The role includes making recommendations, conducting surveillance, and maintaining hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies. The Infection Preventionist works with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection-reduction strategies and best practices. The position offers an opportunity for growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in infection control or a closely related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from APIC.
• Certification from CIC.
• Membership in APIC.
• Membership in SHEA.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in infection control or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices.
• Conduct activities and take actions known to reduce infections.
• Make recommendations related to infection prevention and control.
• Conduct infection surveillance.
• Maintain hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies.
• Confer with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection-reduction strategies and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time