INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Position Summary
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements.

Essential Functions
 Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
 Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
 Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
 Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
 Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating
with appropriate parties
 Participate or lead quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection
 Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains
effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
 Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
 Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
 Participates in creation and review of infection prevention and control related policies and promotes team member compliance.
 Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
 Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
 Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
 Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
 Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be Licensed clinician by the Alabama Department of Health - renewed bi-annually,
or
Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Licensure/Certification
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.

Experience
One (1) to two (2) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications. 

IP experience in an inpatient setting is highly preferred.