Infection Prevention Specialist – Outbreak Prevention & Safety

Healthlinc; Valparaiso (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HealthLinc in Valparaiso, IN seeks an Infection Preventionist to ensure patient and staff safety by enforcing CDC guidelines and state regulations, focusing on HAIs prevention, investigation, and control. Under supervision of the Director of Risk and Compliance, you will interface with departments to implement infection control measures and participate in committees.

You will educate staff, monitor OSHA-related safety, and collaborate with health centers to maintain compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• CIC certification required.
• 4+ years infection control experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Promote infection control and employee health programs.
• Collect and analyze infection control data and educate staff.
• Investigate outbreaks and revise policies as needed.
• Collaborate with health departments to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Staff education

OSHA knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in microbiology, nursing, public health, or clinical field

CIC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

HealthLinc in Valparaiso, IN seeks an Infection Preventionist to ensure patient and staff safety by enforcing CDC guidelines and state regulations, focusing on HAIs prevention, investigation, and control. Under supervision of the Director of Risk and Compliance, you will interface with departments to implement infection control measures and participate in committees.

You will educate staff, monitor OSHA-related safety, and collaborate with health centers to maintain compliance.