Infection Preventionist Job Description

Job Overview:
Join our healthcare team as an Infection Preventionist and play a critical role in safeguarding patient health through your expertise in infection control and prevention strategies. As an Infection Preventionist, you will be instrumental in implementing protocols to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases within our healthcare facility.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient observation to identify potential sources of infection.
- Review and analyze documentation to ensure compliance with infection control standards.
- Provide guidance on infectious disease care protocols to healthcare staff.
- Collaborate with public health authorities to report and manage communicable diseases.
- Manage data related to infection rates, outbreaks, and prevention measures.
- Uphold HIPAA regulations in handling patient information securely.
- Monitor patients for signs of infection and implement appropriate interventions.
- Apply principles of epidemiology to track and prevent infections within the facility.
- Work in acute care settings to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
- Utilize medical terminology effectively in communication and documentation.

Skills:
- Proficient in patient observation techniques.
- Strong ability in reviewing and interpreting medical documentation.
- Knowledge of infectious disease care practices.
- Understanding of public health principles.
- Competency in data management for infection control purposes.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy protection.
- Skillful in monitoring patients for signs of infection.
- Background in epidemiology for infection surveillance and control.
- Experience working in acute care environments.
- Proficiency in using medical terminology accurately.

If you are passionate about promoting patient safety, preventing infections, and contributing to the overall well-being of our healthcare community, we encourage you to apply for the Infection Preventionist position. Join us in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our patients and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,787.00 - $120,355.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to Commute:

• Yuma, AZ 85364 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yuma, AZ 85364: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person