Infection Preventionist
Raleigh, North Carolina
Employer: WakeMed
Industry: Professional
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Position Information:
The Infection Preventionist provides leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients' staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Or Bachelor's Degree Science Or Bachelor's Degree Public Health Or Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire
Hours of Work:
8-4:30
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
yes
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Position Information:
The Infection Preventionist provides leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients' staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Or Bachelor's Degree Science Or Bachelor's Degree Public Health Or Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire
Hours of Work:
8-4:30
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
yes
Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 56902
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Raleigh
ZIP: 27617
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