Infection Prevention – Medical Device Reprocessing

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Manage infection prevention and control activities within a healthcare setting. Coordinate and implement infection control programs to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure compliance with standards.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeWORK AT HOME • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for management of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities under the guidance of the Manager of Infection Prevention.
Provides coordination and support for the implementation of a system-wide infection control and prevention program to identify, prevent, and eliminate or reduce sources of infection.
Assists in the implementation and monitoring of processes to reduce hospital-associated infections (HAI).
Ensures compliance with infection control standards, meeting all local, State, and Federal regulatory requirements.
Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification to identify target populations, analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies.
Performs surveillance using NHSN criteria, documentation, and investigation of HAI through review of admission diagnoses, laboratory results, isolation, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings.
Utilizes computer-based programs for tracking, reporting, and disseminating information from surveillance activities.
Prepares statistical reports utilizing epidemiologic principles to identify and analyze infection trends.
Investigate, document, and report infection control issues to the manager and IPC/Quality Committee.
Investigate infection outbreaks utilizing laboratory results in consultation with the IPC Manager, Infectious Disease Physician, County/State public health departments, and, if necessary, the Center for Disease Control.
Implements mitigation strategies in the event of communicable disease outbreaks within the health care facilities and/or community.
Functions as an integral part of quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in environmental rounds and construction risk assessments for inpatient, outpatient, and off-site patient care areas by identifying infection prevention issues with the multidisciplinary health care team and providing sound interventions to maintain patient, visitor, and associate safety.
Provides expert knowledge and guidance in IPC and epidemiology through the integration of evidence-based practice, policy and procedures, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards.
Provides guidance for high-level disinfection and sterilization practices by supporting proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices of medical instruments and equipment.
Collaborates with Employee Health in evaluating employee exposures to communicable diseases and supports coordination of appropriate follow-up.
Serves as a content expert and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the public, providing education and increasing awareness of HAI and IPC measures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare-related field
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree - Health-related field
Licensing/ Certification Registration in a specialty healthcare field of study noted above, e.g., Public Health, Medical Technician, etc.
Must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated.
Licensure/Certification Required Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certified Endoscope Preprocessor (CER) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS).
Central Sterilization Certifications
Licensure/Certification Preferred Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc(CBIC), within 3 years.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience Experience of 2-5 years in direct clinical patient care or a related healthcare field.
Prefer infection control/prevention experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams;
Demonstrated experience in performance improvement.
Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge of improvement science.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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Hard Skills & Tools

epidemiologic principlesstatistical methodsrisk stratificationsurveillanceinfection control standardsmitigation strategieshigh-level disinfectionsterilization practicesperformance improvementinfection prevention

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationeducationteam facilitationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Certified Endoscope Preprocessor (CER)Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)Central Sterilization CertificationsCertified Healthcare Leader (CHL)Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)Certification in Infection Control (CIC)