Infection Prevention Specialist

None; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Infection Prevention Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in controlling the transmission of infectious agents. This position involves supporting infection prevention activities, conducting surveillance, and participating in investigations of outbreaks. You'll collaborate with healthcare providers to implement effective strategies and ensure timely reporting of infection data. If you're passionate about improving patient safety and have a strong background in infection control, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required.
• 3 years of experience in infection control or prevention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support infection prevention strategies and conduct surveillance.
• Participate in investigations of infection clusters and outbreaks.
• Report diseases to public health departments and analyze infection risks.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Epidemiology

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

The Infection Prevention Specialist supports the planning and development of infection prevention activities across the organization to control the transmission of infectious agents. Working under general supervision, this role assists with infection prevention and control components including conducting surveillance, assisting with investigations of outbreaks, education of healthcare providers, and consultation with healthcare providers and other professionals.

Supports the implementation of infection prevention and control strategies related to controlling the transmission of infectious agents.

Participates in investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies as needed

Supports the development of processes to ensure the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of infection surveillance data and assists in making recommendations to improve processes

Utilizes appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring activities to address issues of potential risk of infection for patients or employees.

Reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries as needed.

Performs apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities.

Maintains a knowledge base of current Infection Prevention and Control information through networking, internet, literature and professional meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's Degree. Graduate of BSN program, Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or other health related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 3 years of experience
Preferred: Experience in Infection Control/ Prevention

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: Current NC license if applicable. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.