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Henry Ford Health
Infection Preventionist - Full Time - Days - Grosse Pointe Woods
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What they do
An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyzes data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.
$83,968 / year median in Michigan
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Infection Preventionist
- Full Time
- Days
- Grosse Pointe Woods Henry Ford Health
- 3.
Full Job Description Shift:
Days 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Plans, implements, and evaluates infection prevention and control measures.Responsibilities:
Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations. Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology. Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation. Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) is preferred. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing is preferred.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Information Organization:
Henry Ford Health St.John Hospital Department:
HFSJH Infection Control Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services- from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.