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Trinity Health Infection Preventionist, FT 80 Infection Control in Fresno, California

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, Infection Control, this position functions as a consultant, educator, role model, researcher and change agent for Infection Control, and is involved in daily collaborative efforts within all facets of the medical center. Responsibilities include education, surveillance, prevention, control and quality improvement in an effort to ensure high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health care and the prevention of health care associated infections. The incumbent is also responsible for collection and analysis of infection-related data, assisting with determining the course of transmission, applying epidemiological principle directed at improving patient outcomes, and serving as liaison/consultant regarding infection control practices. The incumbent will provide coverage of other services in the absence of the Infection Control Coordinator.

  1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Lab Scientist (CLR), or Medical Technologist (MT) in the State of California, or an advanced degree in a health-related field is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field is preferred.

  2. Previous experience in an acute care or public health setting is required.

  3. Certification with the Board of Infection Control (CIC) is required within three (3) years of hire.

  4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

  5. Membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is preferred.

Pay Range ($44.91 - $62.87)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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