What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at GENNTE Technologies?
$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation bonus!
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions, educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other nationally recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements.
The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of facility. The IP assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program. Sets goals based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff, patients, and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control.
The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department’s needs. The IP reports to and takes direction from the Infection Prevention & Control Manager.
Education, certifications, and licenses required:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field of study (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar).
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter.
Experience required:
- Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.
- Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
Salary : $77,000 - $99,000
