Job Title

Infection Preventionist

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in alignment with CDC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, TJC, and APIC guidelines
• Collect, trend, and maintain infection control data and statistical reports; submit required reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies
• Develop, implement, and update infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and program plans based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, and accreditation standards
• Facilitate infection prevention and control education and training for staff, patients, families, and communities, including new hire and annual IPC orientation
• Serve as co-chair for the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and collaborate with the broader Performance Improvement team
• Travel to various sites as required to assess, educate, and train staff on infection prevention and control practices

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field such as Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar
• Minimum 3 years of acute care and/or infection control experience, or equivalent experience in data collection, performance improvement, or risk management
• Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current
• Flu vaccine required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN, or similar)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Long-term care infection prevention and control experience

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to serve a diverse regional healthcare consortium in a meaningful infection prevention leadership role
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to system-wide quality and patient safety initiatives