Infection Prevention Lead — Impactful Compliance & Education

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare hospital seeks an Infection Preventionist to coordinate the infection control program. The role oversees policy implementation, monitors outbreak prevention and control measures, and ensures compliance with state, federal and regulatory standards.

You will lead surveillance, rounding, and staff education to reduce infection risks and improve patient safety across the facility. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, 2 years in acute care or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years in an acute care facility or infection prevention.
• AHA BLS required; CIC certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides related education to staff, patients and visitors as needed.
• Conducts rounding, audits, tracers, and just-in-time education.
• Performs daily surveillance and reporting.
• Participates in root cause analyses and strategic meetings regarding infection prevention initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Education & training

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

Tools

AHA BLS

CIC within 2 years

Job description

Tenet Healthcare hospital seeks an Infection Preventionist to coordinate the infection control program. The role oversees policy implementation, monitors outbreak prevention and control measures, and ensures compliance with state, federal and regulatory standards.

You will lead surveillance, rounding, and staff education to reduce infection risks and improve patient safety across the facility. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, 2 years in acute care or