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 medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, and education discounts.
The position requires expertise in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines, with a focus on improving and sustaining the quality of care.
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: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient care practices
microbiology
asepsis
disinfection/sterilization
infectious disease
epidemiological principles
statistical methods
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
collaborative healthcare organization
improving patient care
professional and friendly manner
positive working relationships
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards