Infection Prevention & Control Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs across the organization. You will monitor healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to reduce spread.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices, drawing on your expertise in epidemiology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree with 3 years healthcare experience.
• CBIC Infection Prevention and Control certification to be obtained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention programs across the organization.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and analyze data to identify trends.
• Design evidence-based interventions to prevent spread and educate staff.
• Consult on infectious disease issues and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Public health principles

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in epidemiology

Associate degree in healthcare-related field

Job description

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs across the organization. You will monitor healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to reduce spread.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices, drawing on your expertise in epidemiology