As an Infection Preventionist with AMITA Health, you will have the opportunity to Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
- Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
- Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
- Report infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
- Participate 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.
- Report results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
