Infection Preventionist
Core
Investigates nosocomial infections and outbreaks using advanced surveillance and molecular biological techniques to establish etiology and develop interventions.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (Hospital Epidemiology)
Builds
Infection control policies, surveillance protocols, and educational programs for healthcare teams.
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Infection Control / Epidemiology
Required skills
Epidemiologic methods, molecular biological techniques, surveillance culture analysis, data compilation and analysis, policy development, committee representation, computer network utilization, verbal and written communication.
Preferred skills
Graduate level courses in microbiology or epidemiology, Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control.
Technologies
Local area computer network, database management, spreadsheets, word processing, graphics applications.
Responsibilities
Investigates outbreaks of infection and establishes etiology; obtains specimens from patients and environmental reservoirs to determine source of infection; monitors endemic hospital-acquired infections using surveillance cultures; coordinates safety and surveillance rounds throughout the hospital; serves as consultant and educator to healthcare team members; compiles and analyzes infection control data and research studies; reviews and updates infection control policies and procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor