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Title: Infection Preventionist

Department Org: Infection Prevention & Control - 109950

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:00 am   End Time:  4:30 pm

Posted Salary: Salary to commensurate with education and experience

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

The Infection Control Preventionist is trained in principles of epidemiology and surveillance, and is
responsible for participating in the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of health care related infections,
education of staff, students, volunteers and faculty on reducing the risk of infection and the development
of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards
that meet the Joint Commission, OSHA, Public Health Department, and Center for Disease Control
(CDC) recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with an active Ohio RN License required (MSN Preferred).
• Master’s degree in a health-related field (i.e. MPH) can be accepted in lieu of a BSN/MSN and RN license.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Infection Prevention and Control required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) at time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire
required.
Communication and other skills:
• Competent in word processing, Excel, Power Point, Database, data entry, general office skills.
• Competent with classroom and equipment coordination for presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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