Infection Prevention Technician

Trinity Health

$67K — $105K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required; Associate/Bachelor's in health-related field preferred
  • Ability to travel between multiple hospital sites
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation and analysis
  • Effective verbal communication and report preparation skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to compliance and confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Retrieve and accurately enter data into infection prevention databases
  • Support public health reporting requirements
  • Conduct observations on hand hygiene and isolation precautions
  • Participate in unit and clinic rounds to complete standardized checklists
  • Assist with regulatory survey readiness by conducting audits and compliance checks
  • Prepare educational materials and maintain departmental documentation
  • Provide support for Infection Prevention committee logistics and documentation

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive health benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and education
  • Supportive work environment conducive to teamwork
  • Participation in regional committees and initiatives
  • Utilization of personal protective equipment as necessary
  • Assistance with exposure follow-up logistics
Full Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift

Description:

The Infection Prevention Technician provides foundational support to the Infection Prevention & Control Program through data collection and entry, hand hygiene, and isolation observations, rounding logistics, educational material preparation, basic policy support, and general coordination. The role supports IP practitioners in surveillance, regulatory readiness, and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:
  • Retrieve data and device utilization reports; perform accurate data entry and review for infection prevention databases
  • Support mandatory public health department reporting
  • Conduct hand hygiene and isolation precaution observations, prepare results for dissemination
  • Participate in unit and clinic rounds with clinical and non-clinical staff to complete standardized tools and checklist
  • Support regulatory survey readiness by conducting traces, creating evidence of standard compliance files, and continuing to audit overall compliance
  • Assist with exposure follow-up logistics
  • Prepare educational material
  • Maintain departmental documentation
  • Support policy and procedure review cycles
  • Provide Infection Prevention committee support with agendas, minutes, etc.
  • Assist with construction/ICRA documentation
  • Participate in regional committees i.e. Environment of Care, etc.
  • Conducts annual departmental fit testing
  • Participate in teams and drills associated with Emergency Management


Requirements:
  • High School Diploma required, Associate/Bachelor's in health-related field strongly preferred
  • Travel between Gottlieb, Loyola, MacNeal Hospitals and ambulatory sites required

Required Skills:
  • Data interpretation and analysis
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Report and presentation preparation
  • Professional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational, time management, and independent work skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Compliance with policies and procedures
  • Confidentiality and sound judgment in escalating concerns


Physical and working Conditions:
  • Occasional exposure to physical conditions and/or health and safety hazards
  • Personal protective equipment required on some occasions


Compensation:

Pay range: $67,828-$105,144

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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