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, and corrective action plans
Domain
Healthcare / Epidemiology
Required skills
Clinical experience in acute care, data analysis, regulatory compliance knowledge, investigation of infection clusters, training/education delivery, report writing
Preferred skills
Infection Control certification, epidemiology/public health background, advanced degree in healthcare field, regulatory standards knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical data analysis software
Responsibilities
Perform surveillance rounds on units and high-risk areas; investigate infection clusters and outbreaks; collect and analyze infection data; present findings to the Committee on Infection Control and Prevention; conduct compliance monitoring for hand hygiene; participate in Environment of Care rounds; submit reportable data to agencies; deliver training and lectures on infection prevention.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC