Manager Infection Prevention

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sacramento, CA is seeking a qualified Infection Preventionist to coordinate activities related to surveillance and education for infection control. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience in an acute care environment. This full-time position emphasizes the safety of patients and healthcare staff through effective infection prevention measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field with 5 years of experience.
• Three years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control to be obtained during the first two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection prevention activities to protect patients and staff from diseases.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Surveillance Activities

Performance Improvement

Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Job description

Overview

Summary: Coordinates all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility’s environment, as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection prevention activities related to surveillance, performance improvement, and education to protect patients, staff, and visitors from transmission of diseases within the facility.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field with 5 years of experience or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field with 7 years of experience
• Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire

Preferred:

• RN Licensure Preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Sacramento, CA