Infection Preventionist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Methodist Hospital is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our Quality and Patient Safety team. Onsite role, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, focused on preventing infections and protecting patients and staff.

The candidate will conduct surveillance, implement prevention strategies, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards across our large health system in Indiana.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted infection surveillance incl. outbreak investigation and responses.
• Recommend and teach preventative measures to control infection.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency recommendations.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Immunology

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 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 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.