Confidential Travel Assignment, California
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Confidential Travel Assignment, California
Type: Contract
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Internal Number: Job-029658
A Galileo Search, LLC Exclusive
Interim Infection Preventionist | Team Member
12-Month Interim IP Assignment
Highly Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car Or Mileage
Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support
Must Be Agreeable to a 12-Month Commitment
Be part of an elite Galileo Search team leading the rebuild of a hospital’s Infection Prevention Program, shaping structure, strategy, and culture from the ground up to create a sustainable, high-reliability program for years to come.
Lead proactive, data-driven surveillance, conducting comprehensive investigations through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology results, isolation practices, clinical documentation, and post-discharge indicators.
Help guide the organization in meeting and exceeding standards set by The Joint Commission, the California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC.
This role is ideal for a change agent and supportive team member who thrives in environments where they can build, influence, and elevate practice. You will champion evidence-based guidelines, foster a culture of safety, and develop targeted prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients.
If you are energized by transformation, committed to excellence, and ready to shape a high-performing Infection Prevention Program for years to come, this interim opportunity offers the platform and support to make a lasting impact.
Facility Type: Acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission
ABOUT THIS OUTSTANDING INTERIM OPPORTUNITY
- Works under the guidance and support of a seasoned, innovative Infection Prevention Leader and the Quality Director
- Conducts ongoing surveillance investigation and follow-up of infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, and post-discharge surveillance
- Ensures rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, California Department of Public Health, FDA, and CDC requirements
- Participates in the investigation and reporting of hospital infection outbreaks
- Performs program assessment and makes recommendations for correction and improvement
- Provides a safe healthcare environment for patients by using evidence-based guidelines to prevent HAIs
- Develops prevention and educational strategies for staff, physicians, and patients
EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION | LICENSURE | CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years of current experience in acute care infection prevention and control
- TJC, CDPH, FDA, and CDC requirements
- Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice guidelines, including TJC survey readiness
- Computer skills should include: NHSN data entry/reporting, clinical surveillance software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office suite - EPIC would be highly preferred
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is desired
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
- Available to travel to the client-site and work a full-time schedule, M - F, or as needed