Infection Preventionist - Infection Control - Sharp Chula Vista - Ft - 8hr Days

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Chula Vista, CA, US
$62.230 - $89.930 ph
Onsite (8-hour shifts, 5 days a week)
Surveillance of infection prevention
Healthcare associated infections
Transmissible diseases
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee infection prevention and control programs, ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires a relevant degree and experience in infection prevention or a related healthcare field

Job Summary

  • Perform activities and surveillance of the infection prevention and control program to minimize the risk of healthcare associated infections and the spread of transmissible diseases.
  • Identify and report healthcare associated infections and transmissible diseases as mandated by local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Pursue professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills, reviewing and utilizing knowledge of evidence-based practices in support of infection prevention.

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Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is seeking an Infection Preventionist to oversee infection prevention and control programs, ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires a relevant degree and experience in infection prevention or a related healthcare field.

Salary

$62.230 - $89.930

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Surveillance of infection prevention
  • Healthcare associated infections
  • Transmissible diseases
  • CDC guidelines
  • Regulatory standards
  • Evidence-based practices

Nice-to-have

  • Professional growth and development
  • Collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Program and project management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Public Health, or Health adjacent field OR Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • 1 Year Previous experience as an Infection Preventionist OR 3 Years Experience in healthcare
  • Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control - Required within 90 days of hire

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