Infection Preventionist Toledo Hospital Infection Prevention and Control

As the Infection Preventionist you serve as the expert infection prevention and control (IPC) resource and provide mentorship information education guidance and support to ProMedica to promote safety and reduce costs associated with hospital-acquired infections (HAI).

You are responsible for accurate review and submission of HAI data and cost-effective prevention and management of IPC-associated risks within the organization.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelors Degree preferably in nursing public health epidemiology clinical laboratory science medical technology or related field.

• Skills: Must be able to enter and retrieve data from a computer have expertise in data collection and analysis report writing and data presentation. Must be able to communicate well with all levels of employees and to organize and implement educational and process improvement activities. Must be knowledgeable in IPC principles and actively engaged in continual learning on principles (e.g. epidemiological principles sterile processing high-level disinfection precautions safe injection practices etc.)

• Years of Experience: 2 years nursing or related healthcare experience

• License: RN State of Ohio or Michigan if a nurse

• Certification: Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (e.g. CIC) or attainment within 2 years after employment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: MSN or Masters Degree in Public Health Preferred

• Skills: Team oriented process improvement experience.

• Years of Experience: 4 years nursing or related field

• License: RN State of Ohio or Michigan if RN

• Certification: Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (e.g. CIC).