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Billings Clinic

Infection Preventionist

Billings, MT · On-site

$40.91 - $51.14/hr

Infection Preventionist INFECTION PREVENTION.8908 (BILLINGS CLINIC 2950 10TH AVE N BUILDING) req11694 Shift: Day Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours ...

Billings Clinic

Infection Preventionist

Billings, MT

The Infection Preventionist supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of infection prevention and control practices across the organization. This role applies knowledge of infection ...

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How much do weekend infection preventionist jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend infection preventionist in the United States is $47.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.78 and $55.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Infection Preventionist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Infection Preventionist, you need a strong background in microbiology, epidemiology, and infection control, often supported by a nursing or public health degree and CIC (Certification in Infection Control). Familiarity with surveillance software, electronic health records (EHRs), and CDC/NHSN reporting systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with staff and educating teams on best practices. These skills are vital to reducing healthcare-associated infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining patient and staff safety during weekend shifts.

What are the most common challenges faced by a Weekend Infection Preventionist, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekend Infection Preventionists often face the challenge of responding to infection control issues with limited on-site resources and reduced staff. Communication and quick decision-making are critical, as they may need to coordinate remotely with weekday teams or handle urgent infection outbreaks independently. To manage these challenges, it's important to maintain detailed documentation, establish clear protocols for escalation, and foster strong relationships with nursing and environmental services staff who are present on weekends. Proactively reviewing infection trends and being prepared to educate weekend staff on best practices can also help mitigate potential risks.

What does a Weekend Infection Preventionist do?

A Weekend Infection Preventionist is a healthcare professional responsible for monitoring and controlling the spread of infections within a healthcare facility during weekends. Their duties typically include conducting infection surveillance, educating staff on infection control practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. They also investigate outbreaks, implement preventive measures, and report data to public health authorities, ensuring patient and staff safety during weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Infection Preventionist vs Full-Time Infection Preventionist?

AspectWeekend Infection PreventionistFull-Time Infection Preventionist
CertificationsTypically requires CIC certificationTypically requires CIC certification
Work EnvironmentPart-time, weekend shifts in healthcare facilitiesFull-time, weekday and weekend shifts in healthcare facilities
Employer UsageHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities hiring part-timeHospitals, healthcare organizations with full-time staff

The main difference between a Weekend Infection Preventionist and a Full-Time Infection Preventionist lies in their work schedule and hours. The Weekend Infection Preventionist works primarily on weekends, often part-time, while the Full-Time Infection Preventionist works regular full-time hours during weekdays and weekends. Both roles typically require CIC certification and focus on infection control in healthcare settings, but their scheduling and employment terms differ.

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Senior Infection Preventionist

Senior Infection Preventionist

Southeast Health

Dothan, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 hours ago

Job description

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Job Description Summary
The Senior Infection Preventionist supports the Southeast Health mission through system-wide coordination of planned and reliable processes designed to prevent hospital acquired infections and enhance continuous infection prevention processes.
The Senior Infection Preventionist is responsible for assisting in the administration and clinical operation of the Infection Control and Prevention Program for the organization. This involves professional responsibilities in patient care practices, epidemiology, statistics, infectious disease, education, communication, surveillance, mandatory reporting, product evaluation, disinfection, and sterilization.
They collaborate with stakeholders including ancillary, nursing, and medical staff to identify trends, prioritize and recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory standards.
The Senior Infection Preventionist (SIP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital acquired infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of organizational infection control standards that meet state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies, CDC, and APIC guidelines
The Senior Infection Preventionist will also investigate incident reports and other infection control and prevention issues as requested by the supervisor.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Supports the Director of Quality and Regulatory Programs by:
  • Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting pathogen reports and infection statistics, followed by recommending appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms
  • Utilizing CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and applying them consistently. This is performed by collecting, aggregating and analyzing NHSN data, providing the required reports and data submission to NHSN. Serves as National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) administrator for the facility
  • Reporting required data to regulatory bodies, and local or federal authorities as required by law
  • Leads the development of the annual infection prevention and control plan, annual report and risk assessment, and utilizes them to promote the program to internal and external stakeholders
  • Creating a culture of continuous performance improvement and participating in the implementation of evidence-based practices designed to ensure safety, prevent infections, and support the attainment of outstanding clinical outcomes
  • Conducting on-site infection control assessment (ICRA) and creating feedback reports following the assessment
  • Apply evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with manufacturers' instructions for use to provide guidance for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of equipment.
  • Providing consultation to prevent, analyze, and predict emerging outbreaks. Providing support to units during outbreaks or cluster of infections investigations
  • Participating in ongoing infection prevention continuing educational programs for employees as well as new employee orientation
  • Develop infection control rounding tools and coach new infection prevention staff on use of tools and follow up on the rounding process
  • Following the principles and requirements of antibiotic stewardship, via tracking infections and antibiotic use. Communicates results and maintains records of investigations.
  • Facilitating activities to ensure compliance with hand hygiene and isolation compliance
  • Reviewing, revising, and developing policies and procedures within the purview of the Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Committees. Facilitates and participates in the Infection Prevention Committee, under the direction of the chair. Participates in the Antibiotic Stewardship committee as representative of the Infection Prevention program, under the direction of the chair.
  • Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

Direct Reports (supervised positions)
  • none

Qualifications
Minimum Education Required
Baccalaureate degree in:
  • Nursing (current nursing license)

or
  • Public Health with Epidemiologist focus or other health related field

or
  • Microbiologist

  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control or obtain/maintain within two years of hire.

Minimum Experience Required
  • Nursing: five years clinical nursing experience in acute care setting

or
  • Non-nursing: two years of acute care experience showing use of knowledge in basic surveillance and epidemiology

or
  • Two years of prior experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care setting
  • Required Skills/Abilities
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate and organize concepts, ideas, verbally and in writing, with precise word usage, clear meaning, good presentation, vocabulary, grammar and correct spelling.
  • Demonstrates ability to create and provide reports that synthesize infection prevention metric performance
  • Advanced computer skills for creating statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses
  • Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground Rules
  • Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
  • No excuses.
  • We are a team.
  • Bring up your ideas.
  • Poor performance will be addressed.
  • "That's not my job" is not acceptable
  • Manage Up.

Shift
DayShift Details
FTE
1
Type
Regular
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Equal Employment Employer
Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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