Infection Prevention Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Patient care practices
Microbiology
Asepsis
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level

Job Summary

  • The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and education discounts.
  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of any category or status protected by law.

Matching Summary

The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement match, Education discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient care practices
  • microbiology
  • asepsis
  • disinfection/sterilization
  • infectious disease
  • epidemiology
  • statistical methods

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • improving patient care
  • exceptional customer service
  • professional accountability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, or Medical Technology
  • 5+ years healthcare experience
  • 2+ years infection control/prevention experience
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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