Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Infection Preventionist – Informatics Specialist on our team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center. Responsibilities The Infection Preventionist – Informatics Specialist works with the Infection Prevention team to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections. The IP-Informatics Specialist works directly with data and clinical information systems including but not limited to TheraDoc, Bugsy and EPIC to ensure comprehensive, timely data collection and reporting to internal partners and external payers. The IP-Informatics Specialist collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to assist in development and implementation of infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. The IP – Informatics Specialist helps to achieve process improvement through a focus on planning, implementing, and reporting informatics, data, and related projects. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Compensation for the role is $64,618. - $80,772. Salaried Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or other related health field. Master’s preferred. Minimum Experience: Knowledge/skill/experience in computer technology is required. Experience and/or training in principals of infection surveillance/prevention/control is preferred. 1-2 years’ experience in Infection Control setting preferred. Required Certification/Registration: Current certification in infection control preferred. If not already certified, then requirement to complete EPI training courses and achieve certification within 3 years. Physical Requirements: Walks, stands, sits throughout the day. Working Conditions: Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs. Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.