Description
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
This Hospital is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Yhis hospital in Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.
Infection Preventionist FT Days Position Summary
Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control. Knows standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections.
Job Responsibilities
Provides related education to staff. May prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or related health science.
Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (bachelor’s or master’s degree) or related health science.
Experience
Required: 3 - 5 years clinical experience in acute care facility; experienced Microbiologist needed
Certifications
Required: Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR. Must have National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.
COMPENSATION
Base Salary - USD $50,000 to $80,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available -
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