Infection Preventionist
commonspirit
Infection Preventionist
commonspirit· Infection Control
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Infection Preventionist, you will collaborate with the department leader in all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education to ensure that the facility's patients, personnel, and visitors are protected from transmission of diseases and infection.
Every day you will assist the department in ensuring compliance with Hospital Accreditation Standards, State, and CMS regulations, and manage the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
To be successful in this role, you will serve as the content expert in all infection prevention matters, identify and implement program updates based on new regulations or guidelines, and support clinical staff, performance improvement teams, and hospital committees.
Job Requirements
Required:
- Bachelors with a focus on epidemiology or Associates in a healthcare-related field and (3) years of directly related experience
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC) within 24 months of hire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Infection Preventionist role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Infection Preventionist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Infection Preventionist role in the Infection Control department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Infection Preventionist at commonspirit belong to?
This Infection Preventionist position is part of the Infection Control department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit?
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When was the Infection Preventionist job at commonspirit posted?
This Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Infection Preventionist
commonspirit
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