Sr. Infection Preventionist

Responsibilities

• Infection Surveillance & Data Analysis
• Review electronic health records, microbiology, radiology, and lab data to identify potential infections.
• Analyze infection trends and produce reports for leadership and committees.
• Document infection data in the electronic surveillance system per state regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure policies and practices align with CDC, OSHA, TJC, and Department of Health guidelines.
• Conduct environmental rounds and construction/renovation inspections for DOH, Life Safety, and TJC compliance.
• Facilitate state-required infection reporting, including NHSN submissions and communication with physicians and patients.
• Serve as liaison to local and state health departments for notifiable disease reporting and communicable disease investigations.
• Outbreak Investigation & Prevention
• Investigate infection clusters and outbreaks to determine sources and contributing factors.
• Recommend and evaluate short- and long-term control measures.
• Collaborate with hospital management to identify opportunities to reduce HAIs and enhance safety.
• Education & Training
• Develop and deliver infection prevention education for hospital staff, patients, and families.
• Provide consultation and support for departments implementing infection prevention practices.
• Maintain ongoing professional development through education, publications, and professional organizations.
• Committee & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Serve on the Infection Prevention & Control Committee.
• Participate in hospital committees requiring infection-prevention expertise.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams on quality-improvement initiatives and disease-specific prevention efforts.
• Program Support
• Assist in implementing systemwide infection-prevention initiatives related to quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support operational planning, policy development, and process improvement in all aspects of the Infection Prevention & Control Program.

Qualifications

• Sr. Infection Preventionist Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology or related field preferred.
• Two years of infection control/related relevant experience required OR completion of Infection Prevention Fellowship in lieu of the two years of experience.
• Basic computer skills required and data management/analysis experience preferred.
• CIC certification required for Sr. Infection Preventionist.
• Infection Preventionist Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology or related field preferred.
• Two years of infection control/related relevant experience required OR completion of Infection Prevention Fellowship in lieu of the two years of experience.
• Basic computer skills required and data management/analysis experience preferred.