Infection Preventionist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is HYBRID. FTE: 1.000000 Shift: 1 Schedule: Expected to be on site 2 days a week, able to work from home reminder of days. Flexible hours on first shift. Job Summary: Has basic knowledge of epidemiologic principles and is an expert resource in preventing and controlling infections in the healthcare setting. Understands methods needed to reduce risks of infections and communicable diseases. Implements infection prevention and control processes, such as surveillance, data analysis, reporting, and education. Develops and maintains infection prevention and control policies and procedures that will guide process improvements. Utilizes accurate and continuous monitoring of regulatory guidelines and evidence-based research and works collaboratively with hospital staff and public health agencies to promote a safe environment for patients, hospital staff, and the community. Has excellent communication skills and works well with all members of the interdisciplinary team, being able to influence and guide change within the organization. Committed to professional growth, maintains certification, and participates in professional organization and continuing education opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Three (3) years of experience in healthcare or public health fields is required. Infection prevention and control experience in a hospital setting, preferred. Familiarity with adult education principles, data management, and quality improvement, preferred. Project Management experience, preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Bachelor\'s degree in microbiology, epidemiology or health care related field is required. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Excellent project management skills including strong verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking and time management, and ability to work well in a team environment. Analytical and logical approach to solving problems with ability to evaluate workflows and assist with process redesign where necessary. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office applications. Experience working with EPIC systems. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification must obtained within 3 years of employment. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff,... For full info follow application link. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. As a federal contractor/subcontractor, we take affirmative action in employment based on race, sex, disability and status as a protected veteran. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/11089A734B8946D7