Infection Preventionist

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Primary City/State:
Gilbert, Arizona
Department:
Infection Control-Corp

Work Shift:

Day
Job Category:
Risk, Quality and Safety

Banner Health is leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. As an Infection Preventionist you will be part of a strong team that works closely with clinical staff and hospital leaders to promote world‑class patient care. This position covers procedural areas at Banner Ocotillo, Banner Ironwood, Banner Gateway and Banner Goldfield and includes an on‑call rotation.

• Conduct focused surveillance for healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs), detect and record HAIs on a systematic basis, analyze HAIs and prepare reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting.
• Makes recommendations when problems are identified and interprets department policies and procedures in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and non‑professional staff members as a consultant.
• Enters data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data.
• Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
• Assists with continuing infection control education and in‑service programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
• Reviews and assists with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control and assists in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
• Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.

• Requires a current RN license. BSN preferred, OR MPH, OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.
• After completing 2 years as a full‑time FTE or 4 years as a part‑time FTE or 4 years as a BSS in the position and attaining infection prevention work experience, the Staff Infection Preventionist will have 6 months to achieve the Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
• Infection Prevention Team members working primarily in an acute or ambulatory job location will be expected to maintain an active Basic Life Skills certification.
• Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

• Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.
• Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge is preferred.

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