Job Summary
The Infection Preventionist plays a critical role in managing the infection control program within the hospital, ensuring adherence to established regulatory requirements and the establishment of effective prevention strategies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the hospital’s infection control program.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
- Implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Manage surveillance processes related to infection control.
- Facilitate continuous monitoring and assessment of infection control activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting or in infection prevention.
- Required certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) must be acquired within 2 years of employment.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
