Infection Prevention Specialist
3 weeks ago
At Central Maine Healthcare, we are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. As an Infection Preventionist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors by preventing and controlling the spread of infections.
Job Summary:The Infection Preventionist exercises independent judgment in the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of processes throughout the organization to prevent or control the occurrence of infections. This position assures effective review and evaluation of patient care related to infectious processes by coordinating the continuous, systematic identification, analysis, and resolution of patient infections.
Responsibilities:- Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures
- Conduct surveillance and investigations of infections
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to reduce healthcare-acquired infections
- Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention and control practices
- Monitor and report on infection rates and trends
- Develop and implement strategies to improve infection control practices
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a medical setting, with experience in infection control preferred
- Strong interest in infection prevention and working with healthcare teams to reduce healthcare-acquired infections
- Member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) strongly encouraged
- CIC certification or willingness to obtain certification within 3 years of hire
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Skills:- Current knowledge of infectious disease processes, including management and treatment of
- Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong investigational and analysis skills
- Ability to proficiently use word-processing, spreadsheets, and some IPC database software
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
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