Infection Preventionist - Full-time

Stamford Health is looking for an Infection Preventionist to join their team! This member would be part of a facility-wide Infection Prevention and control program, which includes the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection. The member would also be a part of the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, the formulation and review of policies and procedures, and the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of infection prevention and control practices, as well as conducting outbreak and cluster investigations as indicated. They would engage in employee education programs and collaborate with the Infectious Disease physicians, Microbiologists, and other health care providers regarding infectious or employee health-related issues. The member would need to be knowledgeable about regulatory requirements such as the Joint Commission and CMS, outbreak investigations, and construction and renovation oversight.