Physician / Connecticut / Permanent / Infection Preventionist Job

A healthcare network in Connecticut is actively seeking a newInfection Preventionist for a promising opportunity with their growing staff. In this role, the Infection Preventionist will be responsible for participating in the management of a facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infection.

Responsibilities :

TheInfection Preventionist will :

• Collect, analyze, and report data, the formulation and review of policies and procedures

Plan, implement, evaluate and revise infection prevention and control practices

Conduct outbreak and cluster investigations as indicated

Participate in employee education programs

Collaborate with the Infectious Disease physicians, Microbiologists, and other health care providers regarding infectious or employee health related issues

Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications :

Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements such as Joint Commission and CMS, and in Outbreak investigation