What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Riley Children's Health?
Overview
Join Our Team as an Infection Preventionist at Riley Children's Hospital!
Are you passionate about safeguarding the health and well-being of children? Riley Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our team!
In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, and visitors by conducting targeted infection surveillance activities and responding effectively to infection outbreaks.
Key Responsibilities:
At IU Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. In addition to a supportive work environment, our substantial benefits package includes PTO, 401(k) matching, and various other programs tailored to meet your needs.
Qualifications:
Apply today and be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes health and safety in child healthcare!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join Our Team as an Infection Preventionist at Riley Children's Hospital!
Are you passionate about safeguarding the health and well-being of children? Riley Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to join our team!
In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, and visitors by conducting targeted infection surveillance activities and responding effectively to infection outbreaks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough infection surveillance activities to identify, investigate, and respond to infection outbreaks among patients and staff.
- Develop and implement effective preventative measures to control and minimize infections.
- Educate and train healthcare personnel on best practices for infection prevention and control, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Ensure compliance with recommendations and standards set by regulatory and accrediting agencies to uphold the highest standards of care.
At IU Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. In addition to a supportive work environment, our substantial benefits package includes PTO, 401(k) matching, and various other programs tailored to meet your needs.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree or higher. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Knowledge of nursing and medical procedures; medical and environmental microbiology; infectious disease; epidemiology; asepsis and immunology preferred.
- Requires knowledge of local; state; and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control.
- National certification in infection control preferred within 3 years from date of hire.
- 3-5 years experience in healthcare or related field is preferred. Prior experience in infection control preferred.
Apply today and be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes health and safety in child healthcare!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
