Dignity Health

Infection Preventionist

Dignity Health • $80K — $95K *
Sacramento, CA 95819In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree focused on epidemiology or Associate's in a healthcare-related field
  • 3 years of direct experience in infection prevention or related fields
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 24 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with departmental leadership on infection prevention activities
  • Ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards and regulations
  • Oversee daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department
  • Identify and implement updates to the Infection Prevention Program
  • Serve as the infection prevention content expert for clinical staff and committees

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development
  • Supportive work culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion
  • Recognition of excellence in services and patient care
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

Collaborates with the department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

  • Responsible for assisting the department to ensure compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department
  • Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or professional guidelines are publishedServes as the content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams and hospital committees
Job Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelors with a focus on epidemiology or Associates in a healthcare-related field and (3) years of directly related experience
  • Certified in Infection Control (CIC) within 24 months 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.
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Size
60,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1954
* Ladders Estimates

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