Infection Preventionist, Healthcare Infection Control
Overview
Owns infection prevention programs at a major Houston hospital, leading surveillance, education, and performance improvement across the facility. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety. Supports emergency response and bioterrorism preparedness while fostering a strong culture of safety and high patient satisfaction. This role sits onsite at St. Joseph Medical Center and reports to the Chief Quality Officer.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and refine the infection control program across the facility to meet evolving guidelines and performance goals
- 2Lead daily surveillance for hospital and community acquired infections and implement corrective actions to reduce transmission
- 3Monitor the environment for potential risks and outbreaks and report sentinel events in collaboration with providers
- 4Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to develop, revise, and enforce infection control policies and procedures
- 5Provide education and consult during emergencies or bioterrorism events related to infectious diseases
- 6Contribute to hospital infection control committee activities and quality improvement initiatives
- 7Ensure regulatory reporting and data accuracy for infection control statistics and trend analysis
- 8Promote patient safety and improve patient experience through staff education and best practices
- 9Maintain competency with current standards and complete annual education requirements
- 10Support resource stewardship and safe patient care across the continuum of care
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, medical technology, or related field
- 2Two years clinical/healthcare experience preferred
- 3CIC certification preferred
- 4Strong communication and presentation skills
- 5Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online applications
- 6Ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables, and maintain attention to detail
- 7Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and levels of staff
- 8Willingness to stay current with trends by reading literature and attending related events
- 9Bi or multilingual abilities are a plus
- 10Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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