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Infection Preventionist I

BayCare Health System

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Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Schedule
Full-time
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CPR

Job overview

BayCare Health System seeks an Infection Preventionist I at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. The role involves assisting with infection prevention and control, conducting risk assessments, educating staff, supporting unit nurses, and performing basic data analysis. Candidates must have relevant clinical, microbiology, infection control, epidemiology, or respiratory therapy experience and required certifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infection PreventionRisk AssessmentData AnalysisCPR

Qualifications

3 Years Clinical Related Experience With RN License and Nursing Degree or 3 Years Microbiology Experience With Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health or 2 Years Infection Control With RN License and Nursing Degree or 2 Years Epidemiology Experience With Masters Degree in Epidemiology or 3 Years RRT Experience With RRT License and Active NBRC Credential RRT With Associates in Respiratory CareCPR

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Infection Preventionist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Infection Preventionist position details:

  • Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital

  • Location: St. Petersburg, FL

  • Status: Full time, salary

  • Shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Weekend Work: None

  • On Call: Yes

Infection Preventionist key responsibilities:

  • Assists in infection prevention and control

  • Conducts infection control risk assessments for a variety of issues including construction and renovation projects, equipment inspection, procedures etc. and educates individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection, disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments

  • Assists unit nurses in identifying and placing patients in appropriate transmission – based precautions

  • Performs basic data analysis

Minimum qualifications include

  • 3 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR

  • 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health; OR

  • 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR

  • 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology; OR

  • 3 years RRT experience with RRT license and active NBRC Credential RRT with Associates in Respiratory Care

  • CPR Required for Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. With this in mind, BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

  • Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • 401k match and additional yearly contribution

  • Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

  • Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

  • Community discounts and more

  • AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Infection Preventionist I

Location St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 175794

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