Hybrid Infection Preventionist

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About the role

  • Infection Preventionist at Banner Health responsible for infection control measures and monitoring healthcare-associated infections in multiple facilities. Engaging with clinical staff and hospital leadership to ensure world-class patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and prepares reports.
  • Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other staff members as a consultant.
  • Assists with continuing infection control education and inservice programs to departments.
  • Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and assists with evaluation of hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.
  • Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
  • After completing 2 years as a full-time FTE or 4 years as a part-time FTE or 4 years as a BSS in the position and attaining Infection Prevention work experience, must achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
  • Employees working at certain facilities must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

  • Participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Job title

Infection Preventionist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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