Infection Prevention Lead | CIC-Certified

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to coordinate and evaluate the hospital's infection prevention program across acute care and outpatient areas. You will review policies, conduct outbreak investigations, monitor compliance, and advise staff on best practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in applied clinical science, CIC certification preferred/required within 2 years, and substantial experience in acute care infection prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applied clinical science; CIC certification preferred/required within 2 years for non-nurses.
• Five years of infection prevention experience in acute care; CIC preferred for non-nurses; RN with relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection prevention program across acute care and hospital outpatient areas.
• Review policies, processes and procedures for infection control; implement and evaluate programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Facilitates conversations

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applied clinical science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management

Job description

Guthrie is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to coordinate and evaluate the hospital's infection prevention program across acute care and outpatient areas. You will review policies, conduct outbreak investigations, monitor compliance, and advise staff on best practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in applied clinical science, CIC certification preferred/required within 2 years, and substantial experience in acute care infection prevention.