Infection Prevention Specialist

2 weeks ago


Greenville, South Carolina, United States Prisma Health Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team at Prisma Health. As an integral member of the Clinical Care Experience department, you will play a critical role in operationalizing system strategy at the local level and across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement infection prevention programs, surveillance reports, and maintenance of the organization's infection prevention plan.
  • Facilitate and provide input in the annual infection prevention program risk assessment/evaluation and the establishment of goals.
  • Accept delegated authority to monitor and resolve issues related to infection prevention.
  • Facilitate infection prevention program compliance with the Joint Commission infection prevention standards, local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Participate in and promote antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Participate in development and maintenance of Pulse Operating System functions.
  • Support System IP team coverage as needed.
  • Collaborate with education, facility, and department leaders to implement infection prevention best practices.
  • Provide department-based in-services based on request, new initiatives, and identified opportunities.
  • Develop infection prevention-related education programs or assist with the development of programs that have infection prevention-related elements.
  • Follow the standards of practice that provide the IP framework and defines its specialty: surveillance, epidemiology, education, collaboration, consultation, program management, performance improvement, leadership, implementation science, research, technology, occupational health, and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field (e.g., medical lab technology, microbiology, etc.). Master's degree preferred. Master's in Public Health highly preferred.
  • 3 years of experience in a healthcare field. No experience in Infection Prevention required.
  • Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology required within 3 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention best practices.
  • Knowledge of quality improvement measurement, analysis, and improvement strategies.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Highly effective oral and written communication skills to work with all levels of the organization and outside agencies.
  • Strong understanding of the infectious disease process.

Work Environment

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The work environment is a fast-paced, dynamic setting with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.



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