About the job

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Come join our team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England!

RN or Medical Technologist strongly preferred.

You would be implementing the Infection Prevention & Control program to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection in patients and personnel What you will do

• Serve as an expert in infection prevention and control and a consultant and resource for departments and hospital personnel in matters of infection prevention and control
• Educate concerning matters of infection prevention and control and infections
• Teach residents and medical students rotating on the Infectious Disease service
• Conduct research studies in the fields of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Epidemiology or related field
• 3 years' clinical experience in a hospital, laboratory, infection prevention or epidemiology
• IF Registered Nurse: RN license in Massachusetts IF Medical Technologist: American Society of Clinical Pathologists [MT (ASCP)] or Microbiology certification by ASCP, ASM or HEW
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) highly desired
• Basic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methods

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hr salaried position. M-F days with some weekend availability if situations arise
• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.