Infection Preventionist
About The Position
Come join our team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! Position Purpose Implement the Infection Prevention & Control program to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection in patients and personnel. RN or Medical Technologist strongly preferred What you will do Serve as an expert in infection prevention and control and a consultant and resource for departments and hospital personnel in matters of infection prevention and control Educate concerning matters of infection prevention and control and infections Teach residents and medical students rotating on the Infectious Disease service Conduct research studies in the fields of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology or related field
- 3 years' clinical experience in a hospital, laboratory, infection prevention or epidemiology
- IF Registered Nurse: RN license in Massachusetts
- IF Medical Technologist: American Society of Clinical Pathologists [MT (ASCP)] or Microbiology certification by ASCP, ASM or HEW
- Basic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methods
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) highly desired
Responsibilities
- Serve as an expert in infection prevention and control and a consultant and resource for departments and hospital personnel in matters of infection prevention and control
- Educate concerning matters of infection prevention and control and infections
- Teach residents and medical students rotating on the Infectious Disease service
- Conduct research studies in the fields of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
Benefits
- Full time 40hr salaried position.
- M-F days with some weekend availability if situations arise
- Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage starting day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
