Infection Preventionist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Infection Preventionist to coordinate the hospital's infection control program, enforce policy, and monitor prevention activities to reduce outbreaks and ensure patient safety. This role reports to the Manager, Quality and collaborates with multiple departments.

Requirements include 2 years in infection prevention within acute or non-acute settings and AHA BLS. CIC certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an acute care facility or 2 years in Infection Prevention in a non-acute setting.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.
• AHA BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees prevention processes.
• Oversees hospital surveillance.
• Maintains professional responsibilities.
• Adheres to corporate and regulatory mandates.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with other departments.

Skills

Infection prevention

CIC certification

Education

AHA BLS

CIC certification within 2 years

Job description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance within established standards.

Position reports to Manager, Quality

• Oversees prevention processes
• Oversees Hospital Surveillance
• Maintains Professional Responsibilities
• Adheres to corporate, regulatory mandates
• Professional relationships with other departments is developed and maintained.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years working in an acute care facility or 2 years working in Infection Preventions in a non-acute care setting

Preferred: 1 year working in Infection Prevention in an acute care setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: AHA BLS. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.