Infection Preventionist

*Title: Infection Preventionist**Position Type: 3+ months (Local/Travel) Contract**Location: New York, NY 10016**Weekly Gross: $3410/week (Negotiable)**Shift: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday (No Weekends)**Note:** *We do have other positions and locations available, so if you are interested in discussing for any other position then please let me know.** *Multiple openings in New York and New Jersey and other states are also available.** *You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role, we do offer a referral bonus of $500 as well.**Job Requirements and Qualifications:**Duties:** Conduct ongoing infection control surveillance, prevention, and control program activities.* Review patient charts to identify evidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and apply National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions.* Identify and report infections through the use of an electronic surveillance system.* Assist with investigations of clusters, outbreaks, and unusual infections or exposures.* Review microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may represent multi-drug-resistant organisms, transmissible diseases, or HAIs.* Use results to identify and categorize patients on the appropriate precautions.* Perform surveillance activities to identify central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonias, and surgical site infections.* Conduct infection prevention rounds to ensure a safe environment of care in all units and departments.* Report cases to the NYCDOH.*Certification:** Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.*Technical Skills:** Collect, tabulate, analyze, and interpret infection data and records.* Communicate via e-mail and EPIC secure chat.*Software Skills:** EPIC (including EPIC Sugsy) must* NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network)* NYCDOH (New York City Department of Health)* NORA* HERDS* Excel* Word*Workload & Utilization:** Infection Preventionists will work 5 days per week, from 9 AM to 5 PM.* The position will require collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) department to oversee infection prevention and control throughout the hospital.* The Infection Preventionist will monitor and ensure infection control procedures across all units and departments.* They will identify and report healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), multi-drug-resistant organisms, and other infections.*Education Requirements:** Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of clinical experience or experience in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, or a related field in a hospital or healthcare setting (preferred),* Baccalaureate Degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of experience working in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, or a related field in a hospital or healthcare setting (preferred).*Start your search today and take the first step toward your dream job!**Click below to explore your options:*Type: ContractPay: $3,410.00 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* Health insuranceWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-01-15