A

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Infection Preventionist

Full-Time
$78k - $116.1k+ Differentials + Extra-shift incentives + Bonuses
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Clearlake, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least one year of experience in healthcare, public health, or a related field.
  • A Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification is required within two years of hire.
  • Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Infection Prevention Manager in implementing and monitoring the infection prevention program throughout the organization.
  • Collaborate with IP leadership to align IPC program goals with organizational goals.
  • Serve as an infection prevention resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.
  • Support the manager in implementing the IP plan to integrate the infection prevention program facility-wide.
  • Use healthcare-associated infection surveillance data to perform analysis and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist IP leadership in identifying opportunities, driving change, and improving reduction of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Develop and maintain healthcare-associated infection line lists to assist in common cause analysis and corrective action follow-up.
  • Assist IP leadership in preparing reports for the Infection Prevention Committee and other committees as needed.
  • Report communicable diseases to local and state public health authorities in accordance with Department of Health reporting requirements.
  • Conduct ongoing infection surveillance and trend analysis to facilitate cluster and outbreak investigations.
  • Assist IP leadership in outbreak investigation and response.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives as directed by IP leadership.
  • Assist IP leadership in assessing compliance with Infection Control Accreditation Standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Infection Control Conditions of Participation, and other state and federal infection prevention and control regulations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to promote infection prevention and improved outcomes.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of experience in infection prevention and control.
  • A bachelor's degree in a health-related field.

About the company

A

Adventist Health

View
Website

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$210K

Headquarters

Roseville, California

Founded

N/A

Get referred to Adventist Health

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic's AI-assisted documentation targets lower paperwork and faster clinician time starting September 2026.
  • Kara Johnsson joined Adventist Health Portland philanthropy on September 30, 2026.
  • Adventist Health Columbia Gorge fully reopened Water's Edge clinics on July 29, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • October 2, 2026, Adventist Health paid $1.155 million in Portland harassment damages.
  • June 25, 2026 WARN notices cut 132 California roles, centralizing quality and infection control.
  • A failed Epic rollout would cripple scheduling, billing, and records across 27 hospitals.

What makes Adventist Health unique

  • Aug. 30, 2026 Epic unified 27 hospitals and 440 clinics across West Coast and Hawaii.
  • Sodexo's Jan. 20, 2026 expansion covers 26 sites and more than 400 employees.
  • Rideout's 25-year UC Davis cancer partnership keeps specialized oncology local in Marysville.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
The Loop Newspaper
Oct 10th, 2026
AHTV receives $110,000 donation for CT Scan Technology.

AHTV receives $110,000 donation for CT Scan Technology. Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley received a $110,000 donation from Hydrostor on Sept. 22 to support the purchase of advanced CT brain perfusion software for the hospital's imaging and radiology departments. Local dignitaries joined Adventist Health team members and Hydrostor representatives at the hospital to celebrate the generous contribution. Hydrostor is a developer and operator of long-duration energy storage systems designed to enhance power grids around the world. The new CT brain perfusion technology will enhance the hospital's ability to quickly assess patients experiencing stroke-related symptoms. The advanced imaging software will help physicians identify areas of the brain that may be saved through treatment, allowing for faster and more informed care decisions to prevent brain damage. By expanding access to specialized stroke diagnostics locally, the technology will strengthen stroke care in the community and help ensure patients can receive timely treatment closer to home. Adventist Health Central California Network President Jason Wells noted that it is unusual for a community the size of Tehachapi to have access to a state-of-the-art hospital offering advanced imaging technology. "Adventist Health is deeply grateful to Hydrostor for such a generous gift and, even more, for the spirit of partnership it represents," Wells said. "Hydrostor has built its reputation by imagining what's possible and turning innovation into impact, which are values we share at Adventist Health. Together, we are demonstrating what can happen when two organizations committed to innovation come together to strengthen communities and create a healthier, more sustainable future." Hydrostor Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs Curt Hildebrand said the company was pleased to support an important piece of local health care infrastructure. By funding the technology advancement at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Hydrostor aims to help local residents gain access to timely and accurate diagnoses. The company's support is part of nearly half a decade of investment and economic development in eastern Kern County as Hydrostor continues work on its flagship Willow Rock Energy Storage Center. "East Kern County has been endlessly supportive of Hydrostor and our Willow Rock project, and we're proud to be able to support the community in return with software upgrades for Adventist Health's imaging and radiology departments," said Josh Rowan, senior vice president of project execution for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center. "The upgrades will ensure patients across East Kern get faster, more accurate diagnoses when every minute counts." The donation represents a partnership between local health care and business leaders focused on expanding access to advanced technology and strengthening health care services for the community of Tehachapi.

Sierra News Online
Oct 2nd, 2026
Dr. John Gray joins Oakhurst primary care team.

Dr. John Gray joins Oakhurst primary care team. The Navy veteran is accepting new patients at Adventist Health's Victoria Lane office. Mountain residents looking for a primary care physician have another option close to home. John Gray, DO, has joined Adventist Health's primary care team in Oakhurst and is accepting new patients. Gray provides comprehensive primary care, treating and managing a variety of conditions with an emphasis on patient education and prevention, according to Adventist Health. His arrival brings a background in military and public health service to the local practice - a career in healthcare that began more than five decades ago. Gray first entered healthcare in 1973 as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman during the Vietnam era. He later served as a naval flight surgeon during the Persian Gulf War. His experience also includes 32 years as a commissioned officer in the Indian Health Service, retiring from that service in 2014. According to Adventist Health, the principles he developed during his military career continue to guide his approach to patients: service, selflessness and treating each person with dignity and respect. For Oakhurst and surrounding mountain communities, the announcement offers a local opportunity for residents seeking to establish care with a physician. Gray's focus on education and prevention accompanies his work treating and managing patients' health conditions. Gray sees patients at Adventist Health Primary and Specialty Care, 48677 Victoria Lane in Oakhurst. To schedule an appointment, call 559-683-2711. Information provided by Adventist Health.

Paso Robles Daily News
Oct 1st, 2026
Longtime Central Coast gastroenterologist joins Adventist Health.

Longtime Central Coast gastroenterologist joins Adventist Health. Dr. Jonathan Riegler will focus primarily on gastroenterology procedures. - Adventist Health has added longtime Central Coast gastroenterologist Dr. Jonathan Riegler to its gastroenterology team, according to a news release from the health system. Riegler will see patients at Adventist Health Gastroenterology, 959 Las Tablas Road, Suite B-3, in Templeton. Riegler joins gastroenterologist Dr. Robert Barclay and physician assistant Poonam Joshi as part of an integrated gastroenterology team. According to Adventist Health, Riegler will focus primarily on gastroenterology procedures rather than routine office visits. Depending on their individual needs, patients may first meet with Joshi or Barclay for evaluation and consultation. When clinically appropriate, patients may qualify through Adventist Health's direct access process to move directly to a screening procedure. Both Riegler and Barclay provide gastroenterology screening and diagnostic procedures, which the health system said will help expand procedural capacity and improve access for patients across the Central Coast. Riegler is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with more than 35 years of experience caring for patients on the Central Coast. His areas of care include colon cancer screening, endoscopy, and the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. For gastroenterology appointments, direct access screening, or more information, call (805) 434-4315.

Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Sep 2nd, 2026
Kara Johnsson announces transition to Adventist Health Portland.

Kara Johnsson announces transition to Adventist Health Portland. September 2, 2026 News. After 11 years of faithful ministry in the Oregon Conference, Dr. Kara Johnsson has announced that she will be transitioning from her position as Oregon Conference Vice President for Administration to a new role leading the department of Philanthropy at Adventist Health Portland at the end of September. Before serving in her current position, Dr. Johnsson also served in the Oregon Conference as an associate executive pastor at the Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church in Portland, Oregon, and as lead pastor at Oasis Christian Center in Vancouver, Washington. "It has been a privilege to serve this conference over the past 11 years. The people I've had the privilege to work with have been some of the best. Both in my experience as a pastor and as an administrator - every opportunity to serve here has been a blessing," said Dr. Johnsson. "I am deeply grateful for this season of ministry and particularly for the administrative team that I have been gifted to serve alongside. They are a rare combination of integrity, kindness, wisdom, and courage, and it has been an honor and a joy to work with them. While I will miss the daily work of the conference, I am excited to continue supporting our shared Adventist mission. Over these same 11 years in Portland, I have become deeply embedded in both the Adventist church communities and the surrounding local communities they serve. I look forward to carrying these relational foundations in my new role leading the department of Philanthropy at Adventist Health Portland, looking for clear and authentic ways for us to share in our mission of healing and hope. I am eager to strengthen our hospital's presence and positive impact in these neighborhoods and communities I have come to know and love. And I want to say thank you to each of our Oregon Conference church members for their partnership, encouragement, and friendship during my time here so far. I look forward to staying connected as we each continue serving in the ways God leads!" Oregon Conference president Dr. John McVay shared that Dr. Johnsson's impact will continue to be felt for years to come. "Those of us who have worked closely with Dr. Johnsson have been so blessed by her diligent work, her hopeful outlook, her appreciation for her colleagues, and her love for God and the church. We will deeply miss her excellent leadership and thoughtful counsel. In her work as Executive Secretary/Vice President for Administration of the Oregon Conference, Dr. Kara Johnsson has brought commitment, excellent education, rich pastoral experience, and a heartfelt love for our sisterhood of churches to bear on her duties. Ably leading us through difficult chapters, she has scribed a message of hope rooted in God's love for his people. Thank you, Dr. Johnsson! From all of us."

Pacific Publishing Group Inc.
Sep 1st, 2026
Adventist Health Central California launches Epic records system.

Adventist Health Central California launches Epic records system. Adventist Health Reedley image courtesy Adventist Health published on September 1, 2026 - 4:29 PM Adventist Health's Central California Network has launched Epic across its hospitals and clinics, placing care teams throughout the region on a single electronic health record system. The transition is intended to give clinicians a more complete view of each patient's health history, including care received at different Adventist Health facilities. The health care provider said the connected records should improve coordination and patient safety while reducing the time employees spend on administrative work. Patients will also have access to the MyChart portal, where they can view medical records and appointment information and exchange messages with their care teams. The Epic records system includes AI-assisted documentation tools that Adventist Health said will reduce paperwork for clinicians and staff, allowing them to spend more time working directly with patients. "Epic represents a major step forward in how we serve Central California," said Jason Wells, president of the Adventist Health Central California Network. "By bringing our hospitals, clinics, and care teams together on one connected platform, we are making healthcare simpler and more seamless for our patients while giving our teams powerful new tools to support exceptional care."