Infection Preventionist
BayCare Health System · Winter Haven, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Infection Preventionist Position Details
Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
Location: Winter Haven, FL
Status: Full time, salary
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Weekend Work: None
On Call: Yes
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in infection prevention and control
- Conducts infection control risk assessments for a variety of issues including construction and renovation projects, equipment inspection, procedures etc.
- Edicates individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection, disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments
- Aids unit nurses in identifying and placing patients in appropriate transmission – based precautions
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
- 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health; OR
- 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
- 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology; OR
- 3 years RRT experience with RRT license and active NBRC Credential RRT with Associates in Respiratory Care
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Benefits
- Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
- Community discounts and more
- The Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
About BayCare
BayCare is proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.