Infection Prevention Technician

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* The Infection Prevention Technician provides foundational support to the Infection Prevention & Control Program through data collection and entry, hand hygiene, and isolation observations, rounding logistics, educational material preparation, basic policy support, and general coordination. The role supports IP practitioners in surveillance, regulatory readiness, and quality improvement initiatives.

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Retrieve data and device utilization reports; perform accurate data entry and review for infection prevention databases

+ Support mandatory public health department reporting

+ Conduct hand hygiene and isolation precaution observations, prepare results for dissemination

+ Participate in unit and clinic rounds with clinical and non-clinical staff to complete standardized tools and checklist

+ Support regulatory survey readiness by conducting traces, creating evidence of standard compliance files, and continuing to audit overall compliance

+ Assist with exposure follow-up logistics

+ Prepare educational material

+ Maintain departmental documentation

+ Support policy and procedure review cycles

+ Provide Infection Prevention committee support with agendas, minutes, etc.

+ Assist with construction/ICRA documentation

+ Participate in regional committees i.e. Environment of Care, etc.

+ Conducts annual departmental fit testing

+ Participate in teams and drills associated with Emergency Management

** Requirements:*
* + High School Diploma required, A
** ssociate/Bachelor's in health-related field strongly preferred*
* + Travel between Gottlieb, Loyola, Mac Neal Hospitals and ambulatory sites required

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* Required Skills:

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* + Data interpretation and analysis

+ Effective verbal communication

+ Report and presentation preparation

+ Professional customer service and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines

+ Strong organizational, time management, and independent work skills

+ Teamwork and collaboration

+ Accuracy and attention to detail

+ Compliance with policies and procedures

+ Confidentiality and sound judgment in escalating concerns

** Physical and working Conditions:*
* + Occasional exposure to physical conditions and/or health and safety hazards

+ Personal protective equipment required on some occasions

** Compensation:*
* Pay range: $67,828-$105,144

_Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles._

** Benefits:*
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** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran