Infection Prevention Specialist - Hospital Epidemiology

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist in Durham, NC. You will lead surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, analyze data, and educate staff to improve patient safety and infection control practices.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, stay current with regulatory requirements, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives and academic presentations. A Bachelor degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and surveillance methods.
• Experience in hospital epidemiology or infection prevention preferred.
• Ability to teach and present infection prevention principles to diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance to identify healthcare-associated infections.
• Review EMR and surveillance data to identify infectious conditions.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention education for staff.
• Collaborate with committees on performance improvement.
• Participate in epidemiological projects and professional presentations.

Skills

Infection control

Biostatistics

Education principles

Communication

Regulatory guidelines

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or MPH

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist in Durham, NC. You will lead surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, analyze data, and educate staff to improve patient safety and infection control practices.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, stay current with regulatory requirements, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives and academic presentations. A Bachelor degree in a relevant field is required.