Infection Preventionist

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: - Position: Infection Preventionist - Location: Naperville - Full Time: 40 hours - Hours: Monday-Friday, [8:00a-4:30p, weekends and holidays when on call every 4th weekend - Required Travel: NA A Brief Overview: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control measures within a healthcare facility. This role involves monitoring, preventing, and controlling the spread of infectious diseases to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Assures compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and the Illinois Dept. of Public Health standards and regulations, all within the context of controlling and minimizing infection risks and the promotion of quality care. What you will do: - 1. Conducts surveillance to identify patients with communicable diseases requiring follow-up and isolation. Applies established criteria to identify and classify infections at various body sites. - 2. Tracks risks, rates and trends in hospital-acquired infections. Recognizes statistical significa...