Infection Preventionist

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology or related field required. OR must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and be able to obtain Bachelor’s Degree in Nursingwithin two (2) years of hire.

Work Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in the field of the primary work required.

Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures.

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Review, analyze, and implementsregulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participate in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Report results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.