Infection Preventionist
Core
Lead efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections, monitor infection trends, conduct outbreak investigations, and educate clinical teams to improve patient safety.
Role type
Infection Preventionist
Builds
Infection prevention and control programs, surveillance systems, and educational initiatives for clinical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Infection Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Understanding of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions, Working knowledge of surveillance principles and reporting structures, Ability to interpret data trends and identify risk, Critical thinking and judgment
Preferred skills
Ability to speak confidently with frontline staff, physicians, and environmental services
Responsibilities
Performs annual infection control risk assessment and surveillance plan, Plans and facilitates monthly Infection Control Committee meetings, Collaborates in developing educational programs on infection prevention, Reports infection surveillance data to public health authorities, Participates in special studies to identify epidemic situations, Engages in quality/performance improvement activities related to infection prevention, Performs surveillance activities using CDC definitions
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC