INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER

General Summary
The Infection Control Practitioner, under the clinical direction of the Chair of the Infection Control Committee, is responsible for planning, directing, implementing and evaluating the Hospital-Wide Infection control program. Performs administrative duties required for effective program operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
BSN, Medical Technologist or Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Related Biological Sciences; Master's degree preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
5 or more years of clinical experience preferred and 2 years of experience in Infection Control or Public Health preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
Registered Nurse or MT (ASCP) in the State of Illinois preferred