Dignity Health

Infection Preventionist

Dignity Health$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in epidemiology or an Associate degree with 3 years of healthcare experience.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required within the first 2 years of hire.
  • In-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control methods and tools.
  • Familiar with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
  • Ability to lead root cause analyses for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Skilled in developing educational programs on infection prevention.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with department leader on infection prevention activities.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulations.
  • Support development and assessment of infection prevention programs and policies.
  • Oversee and monitor clinical work of staff; identify training needs.
  • Implement program updates based on new regulations or guidelines.
  • Coordinate and conduct training for staff in infection prevention practices.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization.

Every day you will conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread. This includes educating staff, consulting on infectious disease issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles, coupled with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to influence positive changes in clinical practice and safeguard patient and staff well-being.

Job Requirements

Required
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree in a healthcare-related field with three (3) years of healthcare-related experience.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
Learn more about Dignity Health
Size
60,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1954

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