Infection Preventionist I

Baylor Scott & White Health•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Infection Preventionist I Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Frisco, Texas Be Part of What’s Next in Cardiovascular Care An extraordinary opportunity is taking shape in Frisco, Texas—and we invite you to help build it. Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Frisco is preparing to open its doors in Spring 2027, and we are assembling an elite team of cardiovascular professionals who want more than a job—they want to help define the future of heart care in one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. As a new team member, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a new, state of the art heart hospital designed with one purpose in mind: delivering world class, patient centered cardiovascular care. In anticipation of our opening, select roles will begin as early as Summer 2026, allowing you to complete comprehensive orientation and training at our nationally recognized Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospitals. This immersive experience ensures you are fully prepared, aligned with our culture, and equipped with the highest standards of clinical excellence well before the Frisco campus opens. About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Job Summary The Infection Preventionist 1 works under the Infection Prevention Manager's supervision. They implement and review the facility's infection prevention program. They ensure standards and guidelines from professional organizations and agencies are included. They also serve as a resource for infection prevention issues for all facility personnel. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. #THHFRISCO

Requirements

Knowledge of theories and practices of microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, statistics, or public health
Computer skills
Partnership and conflict resolution
Communication skills, oral and written
Ability to assist in implementation evidence-based guidelines
Ability to assist in conducting data collection and examination, report writing, and data presentation
EDUCATION - Associate's
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Responsibilities

Implements infection prevention strategies to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents, applying epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines
Conducts on-going surveillance using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria
Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority
Monitors compliance with national standards and bodies like JC, CDC, OSHA, and FDA through observations, audits, and other methods.
Provides education to increase employee awareness of existence of healthcare-associated infections
Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis
Partners with teams to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback
Participates in educational activities, professional meetings, and peer networking. Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge on healthcare and infection control.
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner