We're looking for Infection Preventionist for our client with a leading hospital in New York, NY.

Please find below details of the position.

Position : Infection Preventionist

Location : New York, NY.

Duration : 3 months contract with extension possibilities.

Shift : 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pay - $80/hr

Job Duties:

• Infection Preventionists will work with the IPC department Infection Preventionists to oversee infection prevention and control in all units and departments that comprise this 844-bed hospital. Review patient charts for evidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and apply National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions to identify and report HAIs through the use of an electronic surveillance system.
• Assist with investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, and unusual infections or exposures as they arise.
• Review daily microbiology and virology reports for culture results that may reveal multi-drug-resistant organisms, transmissible diseases, or HAIs.
• Use these results to identify and place patients in the appropriate category of precautions.
• Perform HAI surveillance, ensure compliance, and report cases to the NYCDOH.
• Will be assigned surveillance activities to identify central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonias, and surgical site infections.
• Perform infection prevention rounds on assigned units to ensure a safe environment of care.

Experience Required:

Two (2) years of satisfactory clinical experience or experience working in infection prevention and control, health care epidemiology or a related field in a hospital or a health care setting.

Education/Certification:

Holds Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC);

Minimum degree: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing or a related discipline.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.