Hybrid Infection Preventionist

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Infection Preventionist supporting infection control measures at Banner Health facilities. Engaging in surveillance and improvements for patient care across multiple sites in Arizona.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
  • Makes recommendations when problems are identified
  • Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers and other staff as a consultant
  • Enters data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data
  • Initiates epidemiological investigations for significant clusters of infections
  • Assists with continuing infection control education and inservice programs
  • Reviews and assists with hospital policies and procedures related to infection control
  • Makes recommendations regarding construction and renovation compliance

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
  • 2 years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting
  • Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire (if working in certain settings)
  • 6 months to achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC)
  • Active Basic Life Skills certification required for certain job locations

Benefits

  • the option to 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

Location requirements

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