Infection Preventionist

Dignity Health · Carmichael, CA · 4 wk ago

Healthcare$54.76–$81.45/hrFull-time

About the role

The Infection Preventionist at Mercy San Juan Medical Center is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization. This includes conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyzing data to identify trends, designing evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread, and educating staff.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections
Analyze data to identify trends and design interventions
Educate staff on infection prevention and control
Consult on infectious disease issues
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree in a healthcare-related field with three (3) years of healthcare-related experience
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) within the first two (2) years of hire

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles
Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities

Skills

Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication abilities
Knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plan

Pay

$54.76 - $81.45 /hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Shift

Day