Infection Preventionist

Overview

Townsen Memorial Hospital
is looking for a Infection Preventionist to join our team!

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across the health system through effective surveillance, education, and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention practices. This role conducts hospital-wide monitoring and data collection, investigates potential infection cases, and partners with staff and leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.

• Monitor and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control practices and guidelines across all facilities.
• Conduct regular rounding to evaluate cleaning, disinfection, and equipment use practices.
• Perform surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, including CAUTI, CLABSI, and Surgical Site Infections (SSI).
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of infectious and biohazardous medical waste.
• Track and report hand hygiene compliance, providing feedback and education as needed.
• Identify and report infection prevention opportunities, recommending process improvements and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training programs for staff at all levels.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of infection prevention activities and outcomes.
• Ensure timely reporting of notifiable infections and diseases to local and state health authorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Strong knowledge of infection control principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to patient safety and quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and educate diverse groups of staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry/analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field
• Two (2) years of experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or public health in a healthcare setting.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) certified from the CBIC

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(K) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.