Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Epidemiology and infection prevention
Patient care practices
Adult education
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, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and education discounts.
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides expert knowledge and guidance in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines.
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
epidemiology and infection prevention
patient care practices
adult education
program administration
regulatory and compliance standards
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
improving patient care
collaborative health care organization
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) required within 2 years of hire
Proof of legal authority to work in the US
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States