Infection Preventionist

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Explore and excel. At Banner, health care is a team effort. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today. We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. Banner Desert Medical Center offers state-of-the-art technology in all departments, from our da Vinci surgical robots to our 3D cancer technology. The BDMC Infection Prevention (IP) Department is comprised of a highly motivated and engaged team dedicated to supporting daily processes that enhance patient safety and improve the overall patient experience. BDMC delivers high-quality patient care and contains the busiest Emergency Department in Arizona, providing valuable opportunities for IP team members to expand their expertise and strengthen their professional knowledge. As an 800-bed hospital with numerous specialty service lines, BDMC offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment that fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth. The successful candidate will spend most of their day on patient units and in patient rooms observing care and auditing prevention practices. You will also have the opportunity to perform daily devices rounds, and is responsible for auditing hand hygiene and transmission based precautions. This is a full time position working 8am-4pm 5 days a week M-F at Banner Desert Medical Center and joins an on call rotation consisting of one week every 3-4 months. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Requirements

Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.
After completing 2 years as a full-time FTE or 4 years as a part-time FTE or 4 years as a BSS in the position and attaining Infection Prevention work experience, the Staff Infection Preventionist will have 6 months to achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
Infection Prevention Team members working primarily in an acute or ambulatory job location will be expected to maintain an active Basic Life Skills certification.
Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired.
Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), detects and records HAIs on a systematic and current basis, analyzes HAIs and prepares reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting. Reports communicable diseases as required by regulation.
Makes recommendations when problems are identified. Interprets department policies and procedures in conjunction with the supervisor.
Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and non-professional staff members as a consultant.
Enters data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data.
Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
Assists with continuing infection control education and inservice programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
Reviews and assists with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control. Assists in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.
Department responsibility only, although is involved in system-wide infection control activities. Customers are internal: physicians, employees, managers, volunteers, students, patients and external: public health agencies, general public.