Infection Preventionist I
Core
Clinical, educational, and research responsibilities to reduce healthcare-associated infection risks and ensure patient/staff safety.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Infection prevention protocols, surveillance data, corrective action plans, and training programs.
Domain
Healthcare / Epidemiology
Required skills
Clinical experience in acute care, data analysis, regulatory compliance knowledge, investigation of infection clusters, mentorship, report preparation, compliance monitoring, quality committee participation
Preferred skills
Infection control certification, epidemiology or public health post-graduate study, regulatory standards knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Perform surveillance rounds on designated units, collect and analyze infection data, investigate infection clusters/outbreaks, implement corrective action plans, present surveillance findings to committees, conduct compliance monitoring for hand hygiene, participate in Environment of Care rounds, deliver training and lectures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC