Infection Preventionist
commonspirit
OTHER
Infection Preventionist
commonspirit· Quality Management
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization.
Every day you will conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread. This includes educating staff, consulting on infectious disease issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles, coupled with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to influence positive changes in clinical practice and safeguard patient and staff well-being.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on epidemiology or an Associate degree in a healthcare-related field with three (3) years of healthcare-related experience.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Infection Preventionist role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Infection Preventionist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Infection Preventionist role in the Quality Management department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Infection Preventionist at commonspirit belong to?
This Infection Preventionist position is part of the Quality Management department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit?
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When was the Infection Preventionist job at commonspirit posted?
This Infection Preventionist position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Infection Preventionist
commonspirit
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