Banner Health
Infection Preventionist
Banner Health – Glendale, AZ | Salary: $65,500–$102,500
Overview As an Infection Preventionist, you will partner with clinical staff and hospital leaders to promote world‑class patient care. You will engage in surveillance, performance improvement, education, and support construction and remodeling projects across multiple Banner sites.
Core Functions
Conduct focused surveillance for healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs) and prepare reports for the Infection Control Committee.
Make recommendations when problems are identified; interpret department policies and procedures in conjunction with the supervisor.
Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other staff as a consultant.
Enter data into computer, prepare reports, conduct analytical studies, and summarize surveillance data.
Initiate epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
Assist with continuing infection control education and inservice programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
Review and assist with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines as they relate to infection control; assist in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
Make recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assure compliance with national and/or professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR bachelor’s degree in a healthcare‑related field.
Minimum two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Arizona Criminal History Affidavit for behavioral health roles.
After 2 years full‑time or 4 years part‑time as FTE, staff IPC must have 6 months to achieve Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
Preferred Qualifications
APIC training course or equivalent desired.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge preferred.
Benefits & EEO Banner Health offers health, financial, and security benefits. Banner is an equal opportunity employer. All Banner Health facilities 100% drug‑free.
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Overview As an Infection Preventionist, you will partner with clinical staff and hospital leaders to promote world‑class patient care. You will engage in surveillance, performance improvement, education, and support construction and remodeling projects across multiple Banner sites.
Core Functions
Conduct focused surveillance for healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs) and prepare reports for the Infection Control Committee.
Make recommendations when problems are identified; interpret department policies and procedures in conjunction with the supervisor.
Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other staff as a consultant.
Enter data into computer, prepare reports, conduct analytical studies, and summarize surveillance data.
Initiate epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
Assist with continuing infection control education and inservice programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
Review and assist with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines as they relate to infection control; assist in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
Make recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assure compliance with national and/or professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR bachelor’s degree in a healthcare‑related field.
Minimum two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Arizona Criminal History Affidavit for behavioral health roles.
After 2 years full‑time or 4 years part‑time as FTE, staff IPC must have 6 months to achieve Certification of Infection Control (CIC).
Preferred Qualifications
APIC training course or equivalent desired.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge preferred.
Benefits & EEO Banner Health offers health, financial, and security benefits. Banner is an equal opportunity employer. All Banner Health facilities 100% drug‑free.
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