Infection Preventionist - IP 25-27579
Job Title: Infection Preventionist
Duration: 13 weeks contract
Work Location: New York, NY
Shift Timing: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Requirement: CIC certificate, BLS
Job Description:
- Conduct surveillance and data collection on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and communicable diseases
- Investigate infection trends and outbreaks, and recommend control measures
- Interpret and analyze infection data for reporting to appropriate local, state, and federal agencies
- Collaborate with hospital departments to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards
- Provide education and training to healthcare staff on infection control practices and policies
- Support Department of Health reporting and documentation requirements
- Utilize EPIC Bugsy for infection surveillance and reporting activities
- Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, DOH, and Joint Commission standards
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives related to infection prevention
Required Qualifications:
Certification:
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) – Required
Education (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
Experience (Minimum):
- At least two (2) years of clinical experience OR experience in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, or a related field in a hospital or healthcare setting
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