Infection Prevention Specialist I - Data & Quality

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist I to join our Organizational Excellence team. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on protecting patients, staff, and visitors through evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.

You will work with clinical and administrative teams to implement protocols, conduct audits, analyze data, and deliver education. Join a leading academic health system dedicated to health outcomes and community impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines and healthcare compliance.
• Proficiency in data collection and interpretation of infection metrics.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control protocols aligned with CDC guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility assessments and audits to identify infection risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze infection prevention data and trends to identify patterns and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with clinical departments to provide education and training on infection prevention.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infection prevention activities, metrics, and audits.
• Coordinate with committees and leadership to refine organizational policies and procedures.
• Respond to infection prevention concerns with prompt investigation and follow-up.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders via reports and presentations.
• Stay current with evolving infection prevention standards and emerging threats.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Skills

Infection prevention

CDC guidelines

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education and training

Audits and investigations

Epidemiology fundamentals

Team coordination

Documentation

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist I to join our Organizational Excellence team. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on protecting patients, staff, and visitors through evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.

You will work with clinical and administrative teams to implement protocols, conduct audits, analyze data, and deliver education. Join a leading academic health system dedicated to health outcomes and community impact.