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Infection Preventionist

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Intermediate Infection Preventionist sets a professional example both within the department and as a representative of the department throughout the institution. An Intermediate Infection Preventionist is able to successfully work both as a team member as well as independently with little management oversight.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

**30%** Investigate clusters or outbreaks of infection using fundamental statistics or data tools. Develop, review, evaluate and implement infection prevention and control policies to improve quality of care. Consult with department and administrative staff on infection prevention and control issues. Represent department/team at unit/institutional meetings. Intermediate Infection Preventionists make decisions within the scope of their responsibilities and collaborate with IPE mentors, accreditation agencies, health departments and high-level disinfection project manager on infection prevention-related issues.

**30%** Conduct IP assessments/rounding and perform coaching on infection prevention priorities such as The Joint Commission, hand hygiene and healthcare-associated infection prevention.

**10%** Participate in interdisciplinary quality improvement projects, including creatingeducation materials and programs for assigned areas, using data from dashboards and databases.

**10%** Collect, review, analyze and interpret surveillance data using electronic medical record and applying NHSN definitions to populations independently with minimal oversight .

**5%** Recommend appropriate actions to clinicians and administrators targeted to eliminate infectious risks in patients and staff. Conduct activities related to exposure of patients and employees of communicable diseases. Plan, develop and conduct educational programs for UMH employees. Observe, advise and train faculty and staff regarding assessing, preventing, and controlling infection risks.

**5%** Lead daily departmental huddles and other department level meetings

**5%** Participate in teaching opportunities in School of Public Health/School of Nursing or equivalent

**5%** Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

+ MPH/MS with relevant classwork **or** experience in Infection Prevention, healthcare, public health, laboratory or related field

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

+ Ability to reliably attend in person and virtual meetings.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Data collection and analysis, report writing and data presentation skills

+ Ability to use a variety of computer programs and software applications to apply epidemiologic principles

Desired Qualifications*

+ Board certified in Infection Prevention (CIC)

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention

+ Experience with data visualization such as Tableau

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268461

Working Title

Infection Preventionist

Job Title

Infection Preventionist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Quality - Infection Prevent

Posting Begin/End Date

9/09/2025 - 9/23/2025

Career Interest

Healthcare Admin & Support