Methodist Health System

Infection Preventionist

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Richardson, TX, USA

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Healthtech • Professional Services

The Role

Performs hospital infection surveillance, education, consultation, data analysis, reporting, and risk-reduction. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, applies epidemiologic and performance-improvement methods, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages infection prevention databases and biostatistical analyses.

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Hours of Work :

8am-4pm

Days Of Week :

Monday-Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Infection Preventions performs surveillance, education, consultation, data analysis, aggregation and reporting of infection or risk of infection. Identifies and reduces the risk of infection. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
Your Job Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related science field.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or other related science field preferred
• Certification as Infection Prevention (CBIC)
• Licensure of educational background is related (e.g. Nursing, Medical Technologist)
• Computer literacy required (advanced Excel, Access, basic word processing or similar capabilities).
• Work Experience: 2 years' experience participating in a hospital based infection prevention & control program consisting of surveillance, education of staff, data analysis and aggregation consistent epidemiological practices
• Knowledge and practice of performance improvement processes
• Knowledge of state, national and other regulatory bodies' standards
• Proficiency in data base management
• Strong biostatistics knowledge and application of appropriate statistical methods and analysis
Your Job Responsibilities:
• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Level III Trauma Center

Skills Required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related science field
Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or other related science field
Certification as Infection Prevention (CBIC)
Licensure relevant to educational background (e.g., Nursing, Medical Technologist)
Computer literacy (advanced Excel, Access, basic word processing or similar capabilities)
Minimum 2 years' experience in a hospital-based infection prevention and control program (surveillance, education, data analysis)
Knowledge and practice of performance improvement processes
Knowledge of state, national and other regulatory bodies' standards
Proficiency in database management
Strong biostatistics knowledge and application of appropriate statistical methods and analysis

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The Company

HQ: Dallas, TX

10,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Methodist Health System is a Dallas-based, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate, quality healthcare across a network of hospitals and clinics.