Infection Prevention Specialist

Cone Health

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Apr 12, 2025

The Infection Prevention Specialist supports the planning and development of infection prevention activities across the organization to control the transmission of infectious agents. Working under general supervision, this role assists with infection prevention and control components including conducting surveillance, assisting with investigations of outbreaks, education of healthcare providers, and consultation with healthcare providers and other professionals.

Supports the implementation of infection prevention and control strategies related to controlling the transmission of infectious agents.
Participates in investigations of clusters of infections, outbreaks, unusual infections or exposures as these events arise and participates in epidemiologic studies as needed
Supports the development of processes to ensure the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of infection surveillance data and assists in making recommendations to improve processes
Utilizes appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring activities to address issues of potential risk of infection for patients or employees.
Reports "reportable diseases" to the appropriate public health departments and responds to public health department inquiries as needed.
Performs apparent cause analysis to identify modifiable risk factors and other infection prevention opportunities.
Maintains a knowledge base of current Infection Prevention and Control information through networking, internet, literature and professional meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3 years of experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.