Infection Preventionist-Senior
Overview
Indiana University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist- Senior to lead facility-based multidisciplinary teams in executing targeted infection surveillance and managing comprehensive outbreak investigations. This role demands a proactive approach to risk mitigation, where you will recommend and educate on preventative measures and co-lead system-level initiatives to elevate infection prevention standards.
Critical Relationships
Reports to: Manager- Infection Prevention
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- 3 plus years of infection prevention experience is preferred.
- Requires Certification in Infection Prevention.
- Completion of a Mentorship course is required within the first year of hire.
- Requires knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, and medical and environmental microbiology.
- Requires advanced knowledge of local, state, and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
Key Responsibilities
Serves as a vital subject matter expert, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements while mentoring less experienced colleagues and onboarding new Infection Preventionists. Communicates effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders—from clinical staff to external partners—to champion evidence-based decision-making and uphold an unwavering commitment to patient safety and organizational excellence.
Company Information
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer.