Infection Prevention Specialist

Aspirus Health

Infection Prevention Specialist conducting assessments and consultations on infection prevention at UW Health. Collaborating with leadership to implement and evaluate infection control plans.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $77,345 - $116,017 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct on site infection prevention assessments of healthcare facilities at UW Health
Provide follow-up consultation around mitigation of identified infection prevention gaps
Review policies and procedures, national standards to ensure compliance with best practices
Consult on infection prevention initiatives and projects across the system
Collaborate with the infection prevention leadership team to develop, implement and evaluate the infection prevention and control plan
Incorporate improvement processes in collaboration with operational leaders to facilitate change in infection prevention throughout the UW Health System

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in nursing, microbiology, public health other related health field Required
Master's Degree in nursing, microbiology, public health, or other related health field Preferred
1 year of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control Required
2 years of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control Preferred
EPIC Bugsy experience Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

infection prevention assessmentsinfection control plan developmentpolicy reviewcompliance assessmentclinical experience in infection controlmitigation of infection prevention gapsimprovement processes

Soft Skills

consultationcollaborationcommunicationleadership