Job Description
Are you ready to bring your Clinical Quality experience and competencies to a world-renowned Medical Center? Do you have a passion for the highest standards and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
The Cedars-Sinai Hospital Epidemiology Department is committed to promoting the safe delivery of healthcare and becoming a recognized leader in Infection Prevention and Control. We strive to achieve this by instilling best practices in infection prevention and fostering a culture of expertise to safeguard both patients and staff and to minimize or eliminate Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). Our goal is to reduce HAIs through proactive measures and evidence-based practices.
The Infection Preventionist II demonstrates knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) through certification and applies knowledge and experience to guide practice while learning advanced concepts. The IP II is responsible for leading the identification, investigation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting healthcare-associated infections. Additionally, they lead efforts in collaborating with stakeholders to develop, implementing and sustaining effective infection prevention and control strategies through education and quality improvement initiatives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors Infection Prevention and Control program throughout the medical center.
- Evaluates the significance of surveillance and investigation findings to make recommendations for improvement.
- Applies fundamental statistics and data tools to detect clusters and outbreaks.
- Leads investigations of clusters of nosocomial infections, outbreaks, and exposures using investigative techniques under the direction of Director or Associate Medical Director, Hospital Epidemiology.
- Evaluates and validates surveillance systems data to ensure surveillance systems and processes are producing accurate results
- Advocates for and serves as a resource to healthcare workers for safe practices and policies consistent with current guidelines and and evidence-based infection control practices.
- Creates and provides in-service education programs to support the needs of the medical center.
- Serves on hospital/department committees as an infection prevention and control subject matter expert to contribute to, and advocate for, the promotion of infection control practices and patient safety.
- Reviews and analyzes research findings and determines improvement needs.
- Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices related to infection prevention and control.
- Leads interdisciplinary quality improvement teams as a subject matter expert in infection prevention and control.
- Provides mentorship to Infection Preventionists and serves as a role model.
Qualifications
Education and Experience requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required.
Experience:
2 years of experience in infection prevention or epidemiology in acute care, ambulatory or other healthcare settings.
5 years of experience in Clinical experience in nursing, public health, epidemiology, or other healthcare-related field required.
License:
Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) upon time of hire
Physical Demands:
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 75 lbs. Pulling 75 lbs. Balancing, Stooping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing
Req ID : 7694
Working Title : Infection Preventionist II -Epidemiology
Department : Epidemiology
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Compliance / Quality
Job Specialty : Patient Safety
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $112,361 - $179,774
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
