Infection Preventionist

Indiana University Health System; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join the Fishers Hospital team onsite. The role focuses on preventing infections, conducting surveillance, and implementing evidence-based controls to protect patients and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), 0-3 years in a healthcare setting, and certification in Infection Control (CIC) or a IPC-related credential within 2 years of hire. CIC preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required.
• 0-3 years of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or a-IPC within 2 years; CIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted infection surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Recommend and teach preventative measures to control infection.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Skills

Infection Control

Surveillance

Regulatory Compliance

Training/Education

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Quality and Patient Safety team in the role of Infection Preventionist with IU Health Fishers Hospital. This role works onsite, Monday- Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Minimum Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.

• Prior experience in a Healthcare related field is preferred.

• Requires Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification within 2 years of hire. CIC is preferred.

• Knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, or medical and environmental microbiology is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Conducts targeted infection surveillance activities including investigation and responses to outbreaks of infections among patients and/or personnel.

• Recommends and teaches appropriate preventative measures to control infection.

• Assures compliance with recommendations from regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.