Infection Preventionist

Bronson Healthcare

Infection Preventionist preventing hospital-acquired infections across Bronson Healthcare hospitals. Conducting surveillance, outbreak investigations, staff education, and regulatory reporting.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeKalamazoo • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention and control, including compliance with CDC and Joint Commission guidelines, while effectively communicating and collaborating with diverse healthcare teams. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a strong foundation in public health or clinical fields.

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Infection Prevention Policy ImplementationCDC Guidelines ComplianceData Analysis and ReportingInterpersonal Communication SkillsHospital Experience

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Hard Skills

Infection Control SurveillanceOutbreak InvestigationMedical Record ReviewStatistical AnalysisPolicy Review and Editing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationDiscretion in CommunicationEducation and Training

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Information SystemsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Public HealthBachelor's Degree in Medical TechnologyBachelor's Degree in MicrobiologyBachelor's Degree in Nursing

Industry Keywords

Nosocomial InfectionsInfection ControlQuality Improvement ProcessesJoint Commission StandardsMichigan Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detect, document, analyze, and prevent infections occurring in Bronson Methodist Hospital patients, staff, and visitors
Report to the Infection Prevention Manager
Implement Bronson infection prevention policy using critical decisions and clinical judgments
Delegate selected tasks within scope of practice to the department administrative assistant and on-call Infection Preventionist
Review medical records, hospital reports, and data to detect nosocomial infections and write infection reports
Perform daily infection control unit rounds for surveillance for patients of all ages
Identify and document nosocomial infections using CDC definitions
Assist with outbreak investigations
Monitor patients in special precautions daily
Consult with employees, physicians, patients, and families regarding Infection Control
Serve as institutional consultant for infectious disease outbreaks and community bioterrorism activity
Teach infection control modules during new employee orientation and review computer-based continuing education modules
Assess staff and physician compliance with infection control policies and practices
Perform daily surveillance and annual unit environmental rounds, correcting problems through education and behavior modification techniques
Assist in reviewing and editing infection control policies across Bronson departments and corporations
Report reportable diseases daily to local health departments as required by Michigan regulations
Record relevant work activities for billing and workload functions
Represent the department in frequent committee meetings
Attend at least one statewide or national meeting annually and report new information to the department
Attend relevant local continuing education events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have one of the following: Master's degree in Public Health; Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology; Bachelor's degree in nursing or a clinical field
An equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered
Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting is required
Must attain and maintain competence in the current knowledge base supporting infection prevention, including CDC and Joint Commission guidelines, State of Michigan regulations, and infection prevention professional literature
Familiarity with Bronson quality improvement processes and techniques
Familiarity with the IC section of current Joint Commission standards
Demonstrated competency in electronic information systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis, data presentation, internet searches, and consulting websites
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills
Must be able to verbally communicate important information in a timely manner
Must work closely with diverse groups and departments within and outside Bronson Healthcare Group
Ability to produce accurate, complete, legible written reports and charting
Ability to exercise discretion when communicating with physicians, healthcare workers, patients, and families
Ability to perform regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some light lifting
Ability to sustain CRT work and considerable hand/eye coordination for extended periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
First shift schedule
40 scheduled hours per week
Attendance at statewide or national meetings and relevant continuing education events