Infection Preventionist: Data-Driven & Compliance

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 149,431,000 - 222,298,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA seeks an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs across the organization, conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyzing data, and designing evidence-based interventions to prevent transmission.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, CMS rules, and state regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field with 3 years healthcare experience.
• Active license as RN or Clinical Lab Scientist in state of practice.
• CIC certification to be obtained during first two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate infection prevention programs across the organization.
• Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and analyze data.
• Educate staff and consult on infectious disease issues to influence practice.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science / Associate with 3 years related experience

Active RN or Clinical Lab Scientist license

CIC certification to be obtained within first 2 years

Job description

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA seeks an Infection Preventionist to develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control programs across the organization, conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyzing data, and designing evidence-based interventions to prevent transmission.

You will educate staff, consult on infectious disease issues, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, CMS rules, and state regulations