Infection Preventionist
Banner Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Detects and records HAIs on a systematic and current basis
- Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and non-professional staff members
- Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection
- Assists with continuing infection control education
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
- Minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred
- Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire if working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children
Benefits
- Participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
infection controlepidemiological investigationsdisease surveillanceclinical experiencehealthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
Soft skills
interpersonal communicationcollaborationeducationleadership
Certifications
RN licenseBSNMasters in Public Health (MPH)certified medical technologistCertification in Infection Control (CIC)Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card