Manager Infection Prevention

Overview Summary: Coordinates all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel, and visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases and infection within the facility’s environment, as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Responsibilities Coordinate infection prevention activities related to surveillance, performance improvement, and education to protect patients, staff, and visitors from transmission of diseases within the facility. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field with 5 years of experience or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field with 7 years of experience Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire Preferred: RN Licensure Preferred Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Location: Sacramento, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health