Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - JDCH

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: The entry-level Infection Preventionist supports the organization’s mission to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAI) by performing ongoing surveillance, data collection, and routine rounding. This role requires mastery of established infection prevention and control standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based protocols. The specialist will impact performance improvement through accurate monitoring, documentation, staff education, and participation of audits and outbreak investigations under guidance of senior infection preventionists. Responsibilities: Plans and completes assigned work efficiently, demonstrating accountability and time management skills.Conducts healthcare associated infection (HAI), multidrug resistant organism (MDRO), and communicable disease surveillance with an understanding and application of standard methods and criteria by developing foundational epidemiologic and infecti...