Infection Prevention Lead: Quality & Safety Champion

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist who will serve as the organization’s Infection Control Officer. This role includes developing and managing the infection prevention program, creating an Infection Control Plan, and educating staff to reduce infectious disease risks.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience in an acute care setting. The position will utilize quality improvement tools and requires strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an acute care or post-acute care setting.
• Infection prevention experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with organizations such as the CDC and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the infection prevention program.
• Educate staff on reducing risks of infectious diseases.
• Lead improvement projects using quality improvement tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Microbiology knowledge

Quality improvement methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist who will serve as the organization’s Infection Control Officer. This role includes developing and managing the infection prevention program, creating an Infection Control Plan, and educating staff to reduce infectious disease risks.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience in an acute care setting. The position will utilize quality improvement tools and requires strong analytical skills.