Trinity Health

Infection Preventionist

Trinity Health  •  Fresno, CA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

This position functions as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and change agent for Infection Control, and is involved in daily collaborative efforts within all facets of the medical center. Responsibilities include education, surveillance, prevention, control and quality improvement in an effort to ensure high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health care and the prevention of health care associated infections. The incumbent is also responsible for collection and analysis of infection-related data, assisting with determining the course of transmission, applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes, and serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices.

Requirements

  1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Lab Scientist (CLR), or Medical Technologist (MT) in the State of California, or an advanced degree in a health-related field is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is preferred.
  2. Previous experience in an acute care or public health setting is required.
  3. Certification with the Board of Infection Control (CIC) is required within three (3) years of hire.
  4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
  5. Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is preferred.

Pay Range $46.73 - $65.41

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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