Infection Preventionist

    Published
    November 19, 2023
    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Category
    Job Type
    State
    Tennessee
    Region
    Southeast

    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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