Infection Control Preventionist, Infection Control

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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Description:

Coordinates the planning and executes the implementation of the Infection Control Program. Coordinates and conducts surveillance. Develops, reviews and implements prevention and infection control policies and procedures. Collects, analyzes and communicates infection control data and information. Coordinates internal and external infection control risk assessments including new products and processes. Monitors regulatory, accrediting and licensing agency guidelines and regulations and integrates same into infection control program. Conducts cluster and outbreak investigations in collaboration with other departments in the hospital. Coordinates reporting to public health authorities. Plans and provides formal and informal infection control education to staff, medical staff and the community. Collaborates with hospital, BHSF, local, state and federal authorities in Emergency Management planning. Serves as a resource and consultant to Senior Leaders, the medical staff, employees and volunteers. Estimated salary range for this position is $58563.30 - $76132.29 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Masters Licenses & Certifications: CBIC Certification In Infection Control Additional Qualifications: Master of Public Health - MPH. 1 or more years experience as an Infection Control Epidemiologist or Preventionist in a healthcare related field or clinical hospital experience required. Certification in Infection Control required upon hire or must be completed within 2 years. Minimum Required Experience: 1