Infection Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time

At Christus Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for monitoring and implementing infection surveillance, prevention, and control strategies in a High Reliability Organization.

About the Role

The successful candidate will facilitate the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Infection Prevention or Quality Leader. They will serve as a resource on infection risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies, and act as a liaison to the management team regarding guidelines for infection prevention and control.

This position requires the ability to utilize epidemiology principles to monitor patient care delivery and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. The ideal candidate will also assist with developing action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership.

Maintaining knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control is crucial for this role. The specialist will contribute to hospital policies and practices aligned with CDC and State guidelines.

Responsibilities
  • Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
  • Be proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MSOffice, and Flowchart tools
  • Communicate effectively to different audiences
  • Be knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology
Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field is required. Associate degree nurses may also be considered.

Three years of healthcare or public health experience is preferred, with prior Infection Prevention experience being advantageous. A CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) within three years of hire is also expected.

Work Environment

This role is based at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH), a 150-bed hospital serving San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care, and more.

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 per year, reflecting the cost of living in the area and the level of expertise required for this role. In addition to a fulfilling career, you can expect a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.



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