**About Us** Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: + We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. + We never settle by constantly striving for better. + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. **Job Summary** The Infection Preventionist 1 implements and reviews the facility's infection prevention program. They ensure standards and guidelines from professional organizations and agencies are included. They also serve as a resource for infection prevention issues for all facility personnel. The ideal candidate will have a background in Infection Prevention, Laboratory (MT, MLT or MLS), or Nursing. Highly organized and detail oriented with a curious/investigative nature, you will at times need to determine where an infection came from. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is a must. **Essential Functions of the Role** + Implements infection prevention strategies to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents, applying epidemiologic values and evidence-based guidelines + Conducts on-going surveillance using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria + Reports patients with communicable diseases to the appropriate health authority + Monitors compliance with national standards and bodies like JC, CDC, OSHA, and FDA through observations, audits, and other methods. + Provides education to increase employee awareness of existence of healthcare-associated infections + Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring healthcare-associated infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis + Partners with teams to create, educate, and sustain evidence-based infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback + Participates in educational activities, professional meetings, and peer networking. Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge on healthcare and infection control. + Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner **Key Success Factors** + Knowledge of theories and practices of microbiology, epidemiology, nursing, statistics, or public health + Computer skills + Partnership and conflict resolution + Communication skills, oral and written + Ability to assist in implementation evidence-based guidelines + Ability to assist in conducting data collection and examination, report writing, and data presentation **Benefits** Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: + Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits + Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% + Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more + Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level **Belonging Statement** We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. **QUALIFICATIONS** + **EDUCATION** - Associate's + **EXPERIENCE** - Less than 1 Year of Experience As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.