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Infection Preventionist
Sarasota Memorial Health
Sarasota, Florida
Source: Sarasota Memorial Health careers · View original posting
Employer job description
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Department
Infection Prevention & Control
Job Summary
Provides education and consultation to staff regarding policies and practices related to infection prevention and control. Performs specialized surveillance including investigation and analysis of infections to identify opportunities for improving processes that reduce the risk for hospital acquired infections. Responsible for the ensuring that Infection Control processes and policies are effectively implemented within the health care system.
Maintains competence at an advanced level of practice and uses expertise to serve as a resource person for staff, administrators, physicians and surgeons on infection prevention and control issues. Represents departments at hospital committee meetings as assigned and prepares reports for those committees.
Required Qualifications
- Require a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field. Relevant work experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
- Require a minimum of two (2) years of related healthcare experience, preferably in infection prevention and control.