Infection Preventionist

Responsible for the coordination and planning of Infection Control activities. Provide guidance and consultation in the development, planning, and coordination of infection control. Conduct relevant investigations and develop reports pertinent to clinical risk management issues. Accepts referrals from all nursing units and works effectively and collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other members of health care team. Incorporates new scientific findings in infection control into clinical practice; maintains an awareness of new developments in infection control and existing guidelines (CDC) and (OSHA) laws. Maintains an active involvement in issues relating to cost containment. Actively participates in performance improvement and risk management programs utilizing information to further enhance the quality of patient care as it relates to infection control.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Infection Preventionist in 7503 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, USA is between $74,100 and $108,000 per year. This range is based on the salaries of people in similar roles within the same geographical area.

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization. It operates more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area of the United States.