Infection Preventionist
Banner Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gilbert • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and prepares reports.
- Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other staff members as a consultant.
- Assists with continuing infection control education and inservice programs to departments.
- Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and assists with evaluation of hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.
- Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
- After completing 2 years as a full-time FTE or 4 years as a part-time FTE or 4 years as a BSS in the position and attaining Infection Prevention work experience, must achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
- Employees working at certain facilities must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Benefits
- Participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
infection controlepidemiological investigationsdisease surveillanceclinical experiencereport preparation
Soft Skills
consultationcommunicationeducationcollaboration
Certifications
RN licenseBSNMasters in Public Health (MPH)Certification of Infection Control (CIC)Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card