Infection Preventionist

Trinity Health•Fresno, CA

17h•$47 - $65

About The Position

This position functions as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and change agent for Infection Control, and is involved in daily collaborative efforts within all facets of the medical center. Responsibilities include education, surveillance, prevention, control, and quality improvement in an effort to ensure high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health care and the prevention of health care associated infections. The incumbent is also responsible for collection and analysis of infection-related data, assisting with determining the course of transmission, applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes, and serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices. The incumbent will provide coverage of other services in the absence of the Infection Control Coordinator.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Lab Scientist (CLR), or Medical Technologist (MT) in the State of California, or an advanced degree in a health-related field is required.
Previous experience in an acute care or public health setting is required.
Certification with the Board of Infection Control (CIC) is required within three (3) years of hire.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Education
Surveillance
Prevention
Control
Quality improvement
Collection and analysis of infection-related data
Assisting with determining the course of transmission
Applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes
Serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices
Provide coverage of other services in the absence of the Infection Control Coordinator