Full-Time
Infection Preventionist
Updated on 7/21/2026
Medical University of South Carolina
No salary listed
Rock Hill, SC, USA
In Person
On-site position located in Chester, South Carolina.
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of nursing experience.
- Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related experience required.
- Current professional licensure or certification if appropriate to the primary discipline.
Responsibilities
- Focus on partnering with physicians, serving as a visible resource to clinical staff and providing on-call support in the event infection control issues arise.
- The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.
- The IP systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate practices.
- The IP ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies comply.
- The IP serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility, and implements infection prevention education programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.