Infection Preventionist - Patient Safety & Outbreak

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks an Infection Preventionist to identify, investigate and monitor healthcare-associated infections and assist with outbreak investigations. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prevent infections across the hospital.

Regulatory activities are a key focus, ensuring compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC and OSHA standards, while leading educational initiatives on PPE and infection prevention practices for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, Nursing or healthcare fields (required).
• Master’s Degree in Public Health is required.
• 2 years as an RN in acute care (required) or 2 years as MT in clinical microbiology (required) or MPH in related area (required).
• Certification in Infection Control preferred (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate and monitor healthcare-associated infections.
• Participate in regulatory activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices (PPE, disease processes).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prevent hospital infections and outbreak control.
• Assist with outbreak investigations as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Public Health

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks an Infection Preventionist to identify, investigate and monitor healthcare-associated infections and assist with outbreak investigations. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prevent infections across the hospital.

Regulatory activities are a key focus, ensuring compliance with CDC, DOH, NHSN, TJC and OSHA standards, while leading educational initiatives on PPE and infection prevention practices for staff.