Lead Infection Prevention Specialist

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 28605

MaineHealth is currently seeking a Lead Infection Prevention Specialist to join the system wide infection control team. The ideal candidatewill have a minimum of 5 years relevant experiencein a health-related field (Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology).

This position requires aCertification by the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) required.

Summary:

The Lead Infection Prevention Specialist supports onboarding and training of new Infection Preventionists across MaineHealth, coordinates system infection control policy management, supports systemwide quality improvement efforts, and serves as the primary contact for regulatory agencies. The Lead will monitors and respond to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and communicable infections by conducting surveillance, tracking cases, ensuring adequate isolation precautions, investigating suspected outbreaks, and helping develop and implement action plans to prevent and control infections.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education:Associate's Degree in a health-related field (Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications:Certification by the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) required.
• Experience:Associate's Degree will require eight years of relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree will require five years of relevant experience. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of an Infection Prevention Specialist II.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required:N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org