Infection Prevention Specialist I

About the role

The Infection Prevention Specialist I role is responsible for monitoring and responding to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and communicable infections by conducting surveillance, tracking cases, ensuring adequate isolation precautions, investigating suspected outbreaks, and helping develop and implement action plans to prevent and control infections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and track cases of healthcare associated infections and communicable diseases
• Ensure proper implementation of isolation precautions
• Investigate suspected outbreaks and develop action plans to prevent and control infections

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent training in a health related field (Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, and Epidemiology)
• Current certification by the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred
• Two to five years of experience in a health related field required

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

Pay

$71,448.00 to $96,636.80 per year

Schedule

Onsite opportunity with some travel between MaineHealth entities

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.