Infection Prevention Specialist

3 days ago


Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Full time
Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is a critical role at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, responsible for the daily management of infection prevention and control activities. This position has the clinical authority to identify, investigate, report, and control nosocomial infections among patients and personnel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform outreach, follow-up, and coordination of post-discharge care for patients with positive cultures.
  • Communicate with patients regarding nosocomial infection prevention and treatment options.
  • Assist with performance improvement and quality measures related to infection control and prevention, Joint Commission accreditation, physician peer review data, surgical case review, and/or data abstraction/interpretation/results improvement.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Current RN license with BSN preferred, or Masters in Public Health (MPH), or certified medical technologist, or a bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a hospital setting.
  • Certification in the area of clinical expertise is required within 2 years of accepting the position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two years of clinical experience or demonstrated progressive accountability and leadership abilities.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention Specialist through CIC.
What We Offer

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and innovative approaches.



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