Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Job Description:

• Serve as the organization's Infection Control Officer
• Develop, implement, and manage the infection prevention program
• Set appropriate infection prevention goals and objectives
• Review and revise hospital policies and procedures
• Educate staff on tools and techniques to reduce the risk of infectious diseases
• Create an Infection Control Plan and Risk Assessment
• Coordinate with Accreditation and collaborate with RRMC leaders
• Utilize quality improvement & project management tools to lead improvement projects
• Interpret and communicate data regarding infection prevention

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred
• 3 years' experience in an acute or post-acute care setting
• Infection prevention experience strongly preferred
• Experience with organizations such as CDC, The Joint Commission, and CMS
• Experience gathering and analyzing large and complex sets of data

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Professional Licensure/Certifications in accordance with degree/profession
• Board Certified Infection Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire
• Certification as a Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is desirable
• Certified as a Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) is desirable

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams with positive results
• Knowledge of clinical terminology and processes/practices
• Working knowledge of microbiology, asepsis, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
• Proficiency in universally accepted quality improvement methods and change management
• Strong Microsoft desktop application skills
• Willingness and ability to utilize personal vehicle for work purposes
• Strong analytical skills to assess and analyze process and outcome information
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Team-building and problem-solving skills

Salary Range:

$63,350.00 - $101,200.00