Infection Control Specialist

Review patient records, microbiology cultures, chemistry reports, and admission data as sources for identifying infections. Conduct patient care area rounds as necessary to identify case findings and environmental issues Initiate epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection or serious communicable disease concern. Review and recommends new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted, evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies, current scientific literature, regulations, standards and/or guidelines of applicable professional organizations and government agencies. Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements including CDPHE, CMS, JCAHO and other publicly reported indicators. Maintain current information and regulatory requirements on infection prevention, control and epidemiology in order to disseminate accordingly to processes and customers.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Infection Control Specialist in 9830 Interstate 70 Frontage Rd S, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA is around $44,000 to $62,000 per year. This can vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the specialist.

SCL Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health of the people and communities they serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. SCL Health, now Intermountain Health, is a not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals and other health services in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, CO, MT and Kansas.