Infection Preventionist, Infection Prevention, Full-Time, Days

Greenbrae, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$66k-$99kDetected 28 days ago

Public HealthClinical Laboratory TechniquesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOSHAEpidemiology

About the role

ABOUT MARINHEALTH Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality?
Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay.
With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly.

Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives, influence change, and build effective partnerships across clinical and operational departments.
The Infection Preventionist develops, implements, monitors, and continuously improves infection prevention and control strategies to reduce infection risks, ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and advance organizational quality and patient safety goals.
Lead infection surveillance, outbreak investigations, and epidemiological monitoring activities.

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license required.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
I nfection Prevention & Epidemiology: Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease transmission, isolation precautions, outbreak investigation, epidemiology, and emerging infectious diseases.
Data & Performance Improvement: Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present complex clinical and operational data to diverse audiences.
Knowledge of microbiology, infectious disease transmission, isolation precautions, outbreak investigation, epidemiology, and emerging infectious diseases.
Required Qualifications

Experience supporting hospital construction and renovation projects, and Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA).
Essential Functions
Coordinate employee immunization, tuberculosis screening, respiratory protection, and communicable disease prevention programs.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, Title 22, and other applicable standards.
C.A.R.E.S. Standards:
MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards-Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety-which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended.

Strong written, verbal, presentation, consultation, and adult-learning skills.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Communication & Education: Strong written, verbal, presentation, consultation, and adult-learning skills.

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy.
The role also supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of employee health initiatives, including the Annual Employee Immunization Clinic Program, while fostering a culture of safety, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based infection prevention practices throughout the organization.

MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.
We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
Bachelor's degree in nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related healthcare field required.
Master's degree in nursing (MSN), Public Health (MPH), Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Healthcare Administration (MBA), or related field preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible Infection Prevention experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare setting required.
Occupational Health, Employee Health, or Epidemiology experience preferred.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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