Infection Preventionist - Infection Control - Full Time

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Infection Preventionist to work at UHealth Tower Hospital.

The Infection Control Preventionist functions as a consultant, educator, role model, change agent and

researcher at the assigned location/s. The Infection Control Preventionist develops, reviews and

revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures in conjunction with departmental

leaders to ensure alignment of current standards and guidelines. Ensure employees are educated and

trained on these policies and procedures. The incumbent ensures oversight of the facility's compliance

within the University's policies and procedures, state and federal regulations related to infection

prevention and control.

• Develops, reviews and revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures in

• conjunction with departmental leaders to ensure alignment of current standards and guidelines.

• Ensure employees are educated and trained on these policies and procedures.

• Collects, analyzes, and reports infection data. Evaluates medical products and clinical procedures

• to optimize for infection control standards.

• Consults on infection risk assessments, prevention, and control strategies (including occupational

• health, construction, and emergency management).

• Facilitates education efforts directed at interventions to reduce infection risks. Develops and reviews

• policies and procedures, including pandemic preparedness.

• Implements changes mandated by regulatory accrediting agencies and provisions high-quality

• services in a cost-efficient manner.

• Performs surveillance activities and applies an epidemiological approach to problem solving.

• Utilizes externally defined criteria/algorithms to determine healthcare-associated infection.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

• Certification and Licensing:

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

• Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H11