Infection Control Preventionist - Quality

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at

The Infection Control Preventionist is a member of Infection Control Team with primary responsibility to assist the Infection Control, Team Lead in reducing the incidence of healthcare acquired infections among patients and employees through surveillance, intervention, prevention, and educational activities. The Preventionist shall ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, both federal and state, as well as, to ensure a safe working environment. This individual shall promote a safe and infection free environment for patients, employees, physicians, and visitors. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred or completion of a Medical Technologist program.

License / Certification required: Active RN license or ASCP certification or ASCP Medical Laboratory Technologist certification required,

Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) certification required within 2 years of hire

Knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, microbiology and infectious disease process including colonization, active infection, carrier states modes of transmission, etc.

Knowledge of characteristics of various infectious organisms and the proper approach to prevent / minimize the transmission of disease.

Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and state/federal guidelines and regulations.

Knowledge of statistical methods, sterilization, disinfecting, asepsis and pertinent environmental controls.

Tactful diplomatic verbal skills are required to effectively communicate and educate all health care workers in good infection control practices in order to improve patient care.

Must have analytical skills to prioritize and communicate effectively with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and administration.

Must be self directed and highly motivated with problem solving abilities.

Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications.

Must be dependable, able to function in stressful situations.

High degree of integrity to maintain confidentiality of both patients and employees.

Knowledge of surveillance and epidemiologic investigation.

Knowledge of environment of care and communication of findings to appropriate stakeholders.

Knowledge of Employee Health regarding health care worker work restrictions due to illness and recommended vaccinations.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

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