Infection Prevention Specialist II — Hybrid (Hospital)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist II to join its Infection Control team in the greater Chicagoland area. The role focuses on developing and implementing hospital-wide infection prevention and control programs, with on-site duties and some remote work opportunities.

Responsibilities include surveillance, data analysis, outbreak investigation, and staff education. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in infection prevention, strong epidemiology skills, and the

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure in Illinois or MLS (ASCP) certification.
• At least 3 years of work experience in an acute care setting or health related field.
• Master's degree in public health or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, epidemiology and surveillance methods
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduces routine surveillance plans to detect hospital-associated infections and outbreaks.
• Collects and analyzes clinical and laboratory data to detect and characterize infections.
• Collaborates with peers and clinical laboratory staff to identify and resolve hospital-acquired infections.
• Performs data analysis and prepares reports with charts and graphs of outbreaks.
• Delivers educational programs on infection control using adult learning principles.
• Provides timely written and verbal reports and ensures recommendations are implemented.

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist II to join its Infection Control team in the greater Chicagoland area. The role focuses on developing and implementing hospital-wide infection prevention and control programs, with on-site duties and some remote work opportunities.

Responsibilities include surveillance, data analysis, outbreak investigation, and staff education. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in infection prevention, strong epidemiology skills, and the