Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II), under the supervision of the Infection Prevention leadership collaborates with department/unit leadership to identify and mitigate infection risks, perform surveillance and epidemiological investigations, assess educational needs, and communicate clinical performance for the assigned department/units/service line.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Masters in Public Health (MPH), Medical Technology, Microbiology, or related health sciences field is required

Bachelors in Medical technology, Microbiology, or related health sciences field

Certifications:
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required

Work Experience
Three-five (3-5) years of work experience in infection prevention in acute care setting

Management Experience

Two (2) years of work experience in related clinical/leadership preferred

Communication Skills
Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/ Correspondence
Writing/ Reports

Proficiencies

Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Visio), PC

Job Attributes
Knowledge/Sills/Abilities -Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical

Work Schedule
Flexible, On Call, Eligible for Telecommute

Reports To
Admin Director or Manager of Infection Prevention

Employees Supervised: None

Other Requirements
None