BayCare Health System

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Position details: Infection Control Practitioner

• Location: St Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

• Status: Full time, salaried

• 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

• On Call: Yes

• Weekend work: No

St. Anthony's Hospital is currently in search of our newest Infection Control Practitioner who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Anthony's has a long tradition of providing a wide range of exceptional health care services to our community — more than 85 years of advancing superior health care. As the premier hospital of choice in St. Petersburg, St. Anthony's truly is where technology meets compassion.

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. With this in mind, BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k match and additional yearly contribution

• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

• Community discounts and more

• AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Infection Control Practitioner is a leader within the Health System who demonstrates mastery and proficiency in quality leadership skills. Skills and responsibilities include:

• Utilizes critical thinking skills in the day to day operations of the department

• Has clinical expertise and focuses on the needs of the patient and family as well as team members, visitors and other healthcare providers

• Interacts with other healthcare providers to decrease both the potential and actual risk of infection

• Assists management in defining, implementing and evaluating hospital standards

• Acts as a community resource

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications includes one of the following:

• 5 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree

• 5 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health

• 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree

• 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology

Required education includes one of the following:

• Diploma - Nursing

• Associates - Nursing

• Bachelors - Medical Technology

• Bachelors - Public Health

• Masters - Epidemiology

Credentials may include:

• RN (Registered Nurse)

• Medical Technologist

• Preferred: CIC (Infection Control)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Infection Control Practitioner

Location St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time

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