Infection Preventionist

Here’s What You Will Need:

·        Bachelor’s Degree Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology or related field Required

·        Master’s Degree Public Health Required

·        2 Years acute care hospital, alternate care setting (Rehab, LTC, SNU), or infectious disease epidemiology Req

·        RN – Registered Nurse If bachelor’s degree in nursing Upon Hire Required

·        MT(ASCP) – Medical Technologist if bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

·        M(ASCP) – Microbiology if bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

·        CIC – Certification in Infection Prevention and Control 3 Years Required

Here’s What You Will Do:

·        Collaborates on development of an annual IP plan, based on population(s) served and services provided, and collects/analyzes data to determine effectiveness of the plan.

·        Utilizes epidemiological principles to conduct surveillance and participates in outbreak investigations. 

·        Designs and provides education programs based on the needs of staff, patients, students, and visitors.

·        Pursues/achieves/maintains required, applicable certification and licensure.

·        Advances program goals through collaborative relation

·        Conducts IPC rounds, based on annual and periodic risk assessments, to ensure compliance with IPC standards and regulatory requirements.

·         Monitors and analyzes process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of process improvements.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Infection Preventionist:

•        Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

•        Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

•        Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

•        A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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