Infection Preventionist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Indiana University Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist at IU Health Methodist Hospital to manage infection prevention and control activities onsite. The role emphasizes surveillance of outbreaks, implementing preventative measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to protect patients and staff.

Candidate requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), CIC or a-IPC within 2 years, and 0-3 years of relevant healthcare experience.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Performs targeted infection surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Teaches and enforces preventive measures to control infections.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Conoscenze

Healthcare experience

0-3 years experience

Infection prevention

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIC or a-IPC within 2 years

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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 Methodist 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 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.