Position Summary :

Join a great team at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC!

We offer a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off

Extensive on the job training provided

Free parking

Position is on site 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, standard day hours.

The Infection Preventionist assists with the activities of the department to prevent the spread of infection within the Hospital. Duties include planning, implementation and assessment of the infection prevention program by evaluating all policies, procedures, and practices relating to infection control, performing surveillance for outcomes and process measures and making recommendations to improve infection prevention within their areas of responsibility. He/she must utilize a knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission and principles of infection control and prevention, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, performance improvement and adult education.

Work experience in health care, public health, epidemiology, or microbiology- 2 years

Bachelor's degree required. Degree in nursing, microbiology, epidemiology, public health or related field preferred.

Johns Hopkins Health System requires all employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status within 14 days of employment start. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons (more info will be shared throughout the hiring process).

Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.