Infection Prevention Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Infection control program
Patient care practices
Epidemiology and statistical methods
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 discount for staff and dependents.
  • The position requires expertise in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders.

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; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • infection control program
  • patient care practices
  • epidemiology and statistical methods
  • surveillance and investigations
  • regulatory and compliance standards

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • adult education
  • interdisciplinary projects

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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