Infection Preventionist – Surveillance & Education

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a professionally qualified infection control professional to conduct nosocomial infection surveillance, analyze trends, and participate in outbreak investigations. The role includes education for staff and maintaining infection-related policies to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing culture reports, maintaining infection records, and coordinating with health officials as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in nursing, medical technology, or related field.
• Current state licensure as RN or medical technologist; APIC infection control certification required or obtainable within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Review culture and sensitivity reports to prioritize surveillance.
• Maintain records and prepare infection reports monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Investigate exposures and outbreaks; communicate with health officials per procedures.
• Provide infection control education to nursing and medical staff.

Skills

Database management

Statistics

Infectious diseases knowledge

Communication skills

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Medical Technology

Tools

Dbase or other database software

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a professionally qualified infection control professional to conduct nosocomial infection surveillance, analyze trends, and participate in outbreak investigations. The role includes education for staff and maintaining infection-related policies to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing culture reports, maintaining infection records, and coordinating with health officials as required.