What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Mass General Brigham?
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. With a focus on solving medical challenges, Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, and more. As a nonprofit organization, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
This is a full-time on-site role in Boston, MA for an Infection Preventionist at Mass General Brigham. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for implementing and monitoring infection control measures, conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and collaborating with healthcare staff to prevent the spread of infections.
- Infection Control Measures, Surveillance, and Collaboration skills
- Knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and protocols
- Experience in healthcare-associated infection prevention
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Certification in Infection Control (e.g., CIC) is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field
