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Aspen Valley Hospital is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to lead infection prevention and control initiatives across our critical access hospital. In this role, you will conduct surveillance, analyze infection data, and develop evidence-based policies to reduce healthcare-associated infections. You'll collaborate with clinical and support teams to implement best practices, lead staff education, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare for accreditation surveys. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional passionate about patient safety and quality in a close-knit, community-focused environment. Responsibilities Lead infection prevention and control program across the hospital Conduct ongoing infection surveillance and analyze trends Develop, implement, and update infection control policies and procedures Educate and train staff on infection prevention standards and best practices Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements Lead outbreak investigations and recommend corrective actions Collaborate with clinical leaders on quality and patient safety initiatives Prepare and present infection control reports to leadership and committees Coordinate readiness for accreditation and regulatory surveys Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement Required Skills Infection prevention and control Epidemiology and surveillance Data analysis and reporting Policy and procedure development Regulatory and accreditation compliance Healthcare quality and patient safety Staff education and training Root cause analysis and outbreak investigation Use of infection surveillance software Interdisciplinary collaboration