Infection Preventionist I or II

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Under general direction of the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, the Infection Preventionist I promotes and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout Central Vermont Medical Center (Hospital and Clinics). The Infection Preventionist I is responsible for working with the IP team and hospital Infectious Disease team to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection in the hospital and ambulatory care sites. The individual functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and all Central Vermont Medical Center departments supporting key strategic priorities. The individual conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections; collecting, analyzing and reporting data. The individual identifies and reports communicable diseases, monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices, initiates and supports improvement activities and assists with review and revision of evidence-based policies and procedures. When required the individual assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations. The individual is responsible for education of all levels of personnel, patients and visitors.                                                                                                                    

EDUCATION: 

Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree in nursing or medical technology or related field.

RN licensure in the State of Vermont preferred.

Certification in medical technology preferred.

A minimum of one Infection Preventionist at CVMC must hold the Certification in Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology.

EXPERIENCE: 
Three to five years of progressively responsible healthcare experience, including clinical or instructional experience in infection control preferred.