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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Infection Preventionist to join our healthcare team and lead efforts in preventing and controlling the spread of infections within our facility. The Infection Preventionist plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and maintaining compliance with public health regulations and standards. This professional will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs, conducting surveillance, and providing education to staff on best practices.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in epidemiology, microbiology, or nursing, with specialized training in infection control. They must be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The Infection Preventionist will serve as a resource for infection control issues and will be instrumental in outbreak investigations, risk assessments, and the development of policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include monitoring infection trends, analyzing data, and reporting findings to leadership and regulatory agencies. The Infection Preventionist will also conduct regular audits, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. They will provide training and education to healthcare personnel on infection prevention protocols, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and sterilization techniques.
This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly preferred, and experience in a hospital or long-term care setting is advantageous. The Infection Preventionist will be a key player in promoting a culture of safety and infection prevention throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections
- Analyze infection data and report trends to leadership
- Educate staff on infection prevention practices
- Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards
- Participate in outbreak investigations and risk assessments
- Perform regular audits and inspections
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on quality improvement
- Maintain documentation and prepare regulatory reports
- Advise on the use of PPE and sterilization procedures
Requirements
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- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in infection prevention or epidemiology
- Strong knowledge of infection control standards and guidelines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to educate and train healthcare personnel
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a current Certification in Infection Control (CIC)?
- How many years of experience do you have in infection prevention?
- Can you describe a time you led an outbreak investigation?
- What infection control standards are you most familiar with?
- How do you stay updated on changes in infection prevention guidelines?
- Have you conducted staff training on infection control practices?
- What tools do you use for infection surveillance and data analysis?
- How do you handle non-compliance with infection control protocols?
- Describe your experience with regulatory inspections or audits.
- What strategies do you use to promote a culture of safety?
