Infection Preventionist
Core
Investigates nosocomial infections, establishes etiology, develops interventions, and evaluates outcomes using advanced surveillance and molecular biological techniques.
Role type
Infection Preventionist (Hospital Epidemiology)
Builds
Infection control policies, surveillance protocols, and educational programs for healthcare teams.
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Infection Control
Required skills
Epidemiologic methods, molecular biological techniques, surveillance culture analysis, data compilation and analysis, policy development, committee representation
Preferred skills
Graduate level courses in microbiology or epidemiology, Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control
Technologies
Local area computer networks, database management, spreadsheets, word processing, graphics applications
Responsibilities
Investigate outbreaks of infection and determine source; Obtain specimens from patients and environmental reservoirs; Coordinate safety and surveillance rounds; Serve as consultant and educator to healthcare team members; Compile and analyze infection control data and research studies; Review and update infection control policies and procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor