Infection Preventionist

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an Infection Prevention professional to safeguard patient care. You will ensure compliance with accreditation standards, monitor transmissions, and support policy updates across departments.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with clinical teams to improve performance and outcomes in infection prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associates Degree in a healthcare-related field with 3 years of healthcare experience.
• CIC certification within 24 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations.
• Conduct surveillance to identify healthcare-associated infections and adverse outcomes.
• Oversee training and competency development of infection prevention staff.

Skills

Infection prevention

Regulatory knowledge

Performance improvement

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology

Associates Degree in healthcare-related field

CIC Certification

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

• Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department. Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are published. Serves as the content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams and hospital committees.
• Performs assessments from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care. Performs, coordinates and directs the process of surveillance to identify healthcare acquired infections and other adverse outcomes to ensure safe patient care. Rounds in assigned inpatient units, outpatient areas, perioperative areas, and ancillary departments regularly and on an as needed basis for evaluating compliance with infection prevention practices, policies and regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists the department leader with ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies and procedures, and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers, and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
• Oversees and monitors the clinical work of staff. Identifies competency and training needs. Coordinates and oversees training. Utilizes senior area staff to assist with training and provides clinical expertise.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of infection prevention professional society guidelines, best practices and regulatory requirements as demonstrated by attending infection prevention conferences and workshops, reviewing current infection prevention literature, guidelines and national standard and networking with Health System and external Infection Prevention Specialists.
• Job Requirements*Required
• Bachelor's Degree with a focus on epidemiology or
• Associates Degree in a healthcare-related field and three (3) years of healthcare-related experience
• Certified in Infection Control, (CIC), within 24 months

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field: nursing, microbiology, medical technology, or
• Master's in Public Health, and
• Minimum of two years of experience working in an acute care infection prevention program, and
• Certified in Infection Prevention (CIC)

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

*Pay Range*

$39.18 - $58.28 /hour