Infection Preventionist

About the role

Facility: Ann Berdahl Hall Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Department Details: The Sioux Falls Quality team is comprised of a talented group of hardworking interdisciplinary team members. We value safety and are champions for high reliability. We strive to create an environment that supports work/life balance. The Quality Team is composed of team members with diverse backgrounds. The work of our team drives strategies forward through performance improvement to enhance the care and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This is accomplished through collaboration with operational teams and continuous evaluation of our current processes. Team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a fun working environment. Members of the Quality team are informal leaders throughout the organization and have an opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, teams, and departments throughout the Sioux Falls region and within the Enterprise. This role is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within the organization, as you will receive broad exposure to different facets of healthcare.

Job Summary: Work collaboratively with Infection Prevention and Control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program. Evaluation of infection control trends, practices, and provide educational programs for employees. Possess a basic understanding and working knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance of health care associated infections and reportable illness
• Evaluation and reporting of statistical information
• Consultation of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation, disease transmission and related issues
• Monitors compliance standards and regulations, strategies, and evidence-based aspects
• Evaluates and improves performance of patient/resident outcomes
• Assists with research needs and special projects are assigned
• Understand or be willing to learn computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis
• Possess good interpersonal skills as well as willingness to seek out new information and knowledge
• Able to think critically and problem solve effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider an Associate’s