Infection Control Specialist

3 weeks ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Ascension Full time

Ascension Illinois, a leading healthcare provider in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, seeks an Infection Control Specialist to join our team. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and over 230 sites of care, we offer a dynamic environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love.

We are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all our patients. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service, and we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control measures. This role requires monitoring and investigating known or suspected sources of infections to determine their source and ensure control. The successful candidate will also review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and guidelines from applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures
  • Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections
  • Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and guidelines from applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations
  • Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and tools related to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology
  • Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to local, state, and federal public health authorities

Requirements:

  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Certification specializing in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred upon hire or within three years of employment
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing
  • Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required

Why Choose Us:

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to your community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Illinois is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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