Infection Preventionist: Data-Driven Safety Leader

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist II to implement and monitor infection control programs within the hospital, ensuring patient and staff safety. You will conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, analyze data, and educate staff on best practices to prevent disease spread.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you will develop strategies for continuous improvement in infection prevention, participate in committees, and serve as a preceptor to newer Infection

Qualifications

• 4 years of clinical experience or more in infection control or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in medicine, nursing, public health, biology, epidemiology, or related field.
• CIC certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors infection control protocols hospital-wide.
• Conducts surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and analyzes data for trends.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

CIC Certification

Job description

FMOL Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist II to implement and monitor infection control programs within the hospital, ensuring patient and staff safety. You will conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, analyze data, and educate staff on best practices to prevent disease spread.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you will develop strategies for continuous improvement in infection prevention, participate in committees, and serve as a preceptor to newer Infection