Infection Preventionist
Fresno, CAFull-time$46.73–65.41/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Infection Preventionist serves as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher, and change agent for infection control across the medical center. The role supports education, surveillance, prevention, control, and quality improvement to prevent healthcare-associated infections. It also involves collecting and analyzing infection-related data, assessing transmission, applying epidemiological principles to improve patient outcomes, and advising on infection control practices.
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Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:
This position functions as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and change agent for Infection Control, and is involved in daily collaborative efforts within all facets of the medical center. Responsibilities include education, surveillance, prevention, control and quality improvement in an effort to ensure high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health care and the prevention of health care associated infections. The incumbent is also responsible for collection and analysis of infection-related data, assisting with determining the course of transmission, applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes, and serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices.
Requirements
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Lab Scientist (CLR), or Medical Technologist (MT) in the State of California, or an advanced degree in a health-related field is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
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Previous experience in an acute care or public health setting is required.
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Certification with the Board of Infection Control (CIC) is required within three (3) years of hire.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
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Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is preferred.
Pay Range $46.73 - $65.41
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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