Infection Preventionist

About WakeMed:

Position Information:

The Infection Preventionist provides leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients' staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Experience Requirements:

1 Year Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Or Bachelor's Degree Science Or Bachelor's Degree Public Health Or Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire

Hours of Work:

8-4:30

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

Call Requirements:

yes