Infection Preventionist I - Full Time - Days




Department: INFECTION PREVENTION



Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist I is responsible for the prevention, identification, investigation, reporting, and control of health care associated infections (HAI) and of the day-to-day infection prevention activities for any designated healthcare facility, clinic and healthcare service throughout the continuum of care for Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Works under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention.


Core Job Responsibilities


+ Incorporate infection prevention activities that are specific to the practice setting and the population served.


+ Conduct surveillance for healthcare associated infections using standardized, reproducible criteria aimed at improving safety and quality of care.

+ Apply epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance through basic c...