Infection Preventionist

About the Role

An Infection Preventionist is responsible for implementing and overseeing infection control measures within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disease surveillance and track infection trends.
• Investigate infection clusters and perform rounds.
• Collaborate on risk mitigation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with public health agencies.
• Develop and update infection control policies.
• Provide staff education on infection control principles.
• Work with various departments to address infection risks.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Participate in developing infection prevention strategies.
• Conduct employee training sessions.
• Manage on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Public Health (Master's preferred).
• At least 2 years of infectious disease experience.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within two years of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Results-oriented and self-directed.
• Capable of leading through influence.
• Experienced in education and group presentations.
• Committed to quality care and safety.