Healthcare Infection Prevention Leader

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; California; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the organization’s infection prevention and control programs. You will develop, implement, and evaluate surveillance-driven interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections across the hospital.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leveraging expertise in epidemiology and public health to safeguard patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree in a healthcare-related field with three (3) years of healthcare-related experience.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the CBIC to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs across the organization.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data, and design evidence-based interventions.
• Educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Formation

Bachelor's degree (epidemiology focus)

Associate degree in healthcare-related field

3 years healthcare-related experience

Description du poste

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the organization’s infection prevention and control programs. You will develop, implement, and evaluate surveillance-driven interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections across the hospital.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leveraging expertise in epidemiology and public health to safeguard patients and staff.