Infection Preventionist- Full-time, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

About the role

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating and monitoring healthcare associated infections. The IP actively participates in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards. This role also participates in educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices such as the use of PPE, training about disease process and prevention of hospital associated infections. The IP collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to participate in efforts around prevention of hospital associated infections and controlling lateral spread of infectious pathogens within the hospital. This role will also assist with outbreak investigation efforts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate and monitor healthcare associated infections
• Participate in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC, and OSHA standards
• Participate in educational initiatives focused on infection prevention practices
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prevent hospital associated infections and control lateral spread of infectious pathogens
• Assist with outbreak investigation efforts as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare related field
• Master's Degree in Public Health
• Two years as an RN in an acute care setting
• Two years as an MT in clinical microbiology
• General Experience in a related area with an MPH degree