Infection Preventionist — Protect Patients, Improve Care

Orlando Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Forbes Best‑In‑State Employer recognit

Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist in Florida to oversee surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections. The role educates staff on prevention and participates in performance improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with national guidelines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field and licensure by the Florida Department of Health, with CIC certification within three years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; licensed clinician by the Florida Department of Health or
• Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Responsibilities

• Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
• Performs surveillance activities to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
• Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
• Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues and facilitates resolution by collaborating with appropriate parties.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection.
• Collaborates with team members to provide education and maintains effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical field

Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration

Tools

Spreadsheet

Graphics software

Word processing

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist in Florida to oversee surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections. The role educates staff on prevention and participates in performance improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with national guidelines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field and licensure by the Florida Department of Health, with CIC certification within three years.