Description Professional - Clinical
Req #: 85729
Summary:
The Infection Prevention Specialist I role is responsible for monitoring and responding to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and communicable infections by conducting surveillance, tracking cases, ensuring adequate isolation precautions, investigating suspected outbreaks, and helping develop and implement action plans to prevent and control infections.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent training in a health related field (Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, and Epidemiology).
- License/Certifications: Current certification by the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.
- Experience: Two to five years of experience in a health related field required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
This is an onsite opportunity with some travel between MaineHealth entities.
Additional Information The pay range for this position is $71,448.00 to $96,636.80 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
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