Infection Preventionist
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Albuquerque • New Mexico • United States
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Salary
💰 $67,100 - $102,461 per year
About the role
- Provide a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized
- Act as a liaison and resource person for Infection Prevention and Control
- Manage all Infection Prevention and Control activities by providing environmental and case surveillance, data reporting, data analysis, practice consult, and developing interventions
- Conduct surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of infections including healthcare associated infections (HAIs)
- Investigation and response to outbreaks of infection amongst patients and/or healthcare workers
- Provide consultation to all PCNM delivery sites on Infection Prevention and Control practices
- Develop resources and education related to Infection Prevention and Control
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to ensure prevention measures are in place.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in health-related field
- Masters degree preferred
- 2 years of experience in acute health care required
- Previous experience in acute care Infection Prevention and Control and/or quality improvement work preferred
- Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years from hire preferred
- Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and able to travel locally
- Must share 24-hour responsibility for availability to respond to infection prevention and control concerns through scheduled on-call activities
- Computer software application skills such as Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of epidemiological principles and infectious disease
- Knowledge of current patient care practice.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision
- short-term and long-term disability
- group term life insurance
- optional voluntary benefits
- Employee Wellness rewards program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data analysissurveillanceinfection controlcase surveillancedata reportingintervention developmentoutbreak investigationhealthcare associated infections (HAIs)quality improvementepidemiological principles
Soft Skills
collaborationconsultationcommunicationresource managementproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsresponsibilityavailabilityeducation development
Certifications
Certificate in Infection Control (CIC)