The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements

Essential Functions

• Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
• Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
• Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
• Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating with appropriate parties
• Participate or lead quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection
• Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
• Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
• Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
• Participates in creation and review of infection prevention and control related policies and promotes team member compliance.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be Licensed clinician by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually, or Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Licensure/Certification

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.

Experience

• Five (5) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
• Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications