Infection Preventionist

Role: Infection Preventionist responsible for overseeing infection control measures within a healthcare facility. Key Responsibilities: Conduct surveillance to identify and classify infectious diseases, monitor hospital-acquired infection trends, investigate infection clusters using epidemiological principles, perform infection prevention rounds, and collaborate with departments to implement risk mitigation strategies. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission, OSHA, and public health agencies. Communicate with health authorities, document findings, and ensure confidentiality. Develop and implement infection control policies, provide staff education, and coordinate infection prevention efforts with Employee Health and other departments. Participate in regulatory reporting and be on call to handle urgent issues, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, or Public Health (Master's preferred), with at least 2 years of experience in infectious diseases or infection prevention. Must hold or obtain certification in infection control (CBIC) within two years. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic records. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and adult education principles is required.