Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist - Henry Ford Health About the Department Join our Rochester campus, nestled in one of Oakland County's most charming, historic communities. Known for its vibrant downtown shops, local wineries, and top-rated schools, Rochester offers a small-town feel with access to big-system resources. Enjoy an easy commute across northern Metro Detroit and nearby Auburn Hills while being part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Role Overview As an Infection Preventionist, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the health of our patients, staff, and community by planning, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control measures. You will support clinical teams across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices to minimize the spread of infections and improve patient outcomes. Why Henry Ford Health At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible. What You Will Do Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections to determine the source and ensure control. Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and guidelines from governmental agencies and professional organizations. Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and tools related to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology. Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to local, state, and federal public health authorities as required by law. Participate in special studies to identify epidemic situations or evaluate the impact of new products, equipment, or patient care delivery methods, and report results to relevant committees. What You Will Need Required Qualifications High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience. Preferred Qualifications BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA). Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) or Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing. CIC preferred, motivated, works well with others include c-suite and front line staff. Infection prevention acute care experience preferred. What We Offer Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development. Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr