Infection Prevention Associate

Responsibilities

• Aid in infection surveillance activities, including data collection and abstraction from electronic systems.
• Support Infection Preventionists in analyzing infection trends and preparing reports for leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to reduce infection risks and improve patient safety.
• Cook up communication and documentation related to infection prevention programs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting of infection-related data.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to implement evidence-based infection prevention practices.
• Provide administrative support for infection prevention meetings, audits, and training sessions.
• Afford to monitor compliance with infection control policies and regulatory standards.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and provide resources related to infection prevention.
• Upkeep confidentiality and adhere to organizational mission, vision, and values while supporting quality initiatives.
• Will be responsible for national reporting of data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Sciences or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in related field.
• Internship and fellowship experience may be counted towards years of experience crediting or a master's degree in related field with no experience.
• Passing federal background check is required to accommodate NHSN reporting requirements.