Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Froedtert South, Inc.

Infection Prevention Specialist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

Career Insights for Epidemiologist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Wisconsin data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$87,764 / year median in Wisconsin

+11% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Coordinates the process of identifying and reducing risks of endemic and epidemic infections in patients and health care workers. Monitors compliance with infection control standards such as hand hygiene, barrier precautions and isolation precautions. Functions as a consultant to Employee Health Services.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor Degree:

Nursing or Medical Technologist

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Three to five (3-5) years acute care experience or microbiology experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and / or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment or current registration as a Medical Technologist, issued by the ASCP or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of acute care infection control policies and procedures Certification in Infection Control is preferred Experience with local, state, Joint Commission and CMS regulations Ability to perform work independently Ability to prioritize multiple activities Computer skills - Excel experience/maintenance of specialized software

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Designs and implements Infection Control surveillance activities. Aggregates, trends and reports significant findings about infections. Assists in the development and coordination of Infection Control prevention activities using evidence based practices. Implements, independently or with others as appropriate, strategies to control outbreaks of healthcare acquired infections when identified. Monitors compliance with infection control standards such as hand hygiene, barrier precautions and isolation precautions. Measures the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program. Staffs the Infection Control Committee and other hospital or medical staff committees as necessary. Participates in ongoing infection control related education and training. Responsible for reporting infection data to the state or internal departments.