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Infection Preventionist

MUSC Health
Chester, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Job Description Summary

We are looking for a strong communicator, problem-solving, and quick-thinking person to join our fast-growing innovative medical center. Is this you? Click to apply.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000151 CHE - Infection Control (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

Job Description

  • South Carolina State Health Insurance
  • South Carolina State Retirement
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Advancement Opportunities

Focus on partnering with physicians, serving as a visible resource to clinical staff and providing on-call support in the event infection control issues arise. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. The IP systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate practices. The IP ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies comply. The IP serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility, and implements infection prevention education programs

Experience: Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of nursing experience.

Additional Job Description

Education: Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related experience required.

Licenses/Certification: Current professional licensure or certification if appropriate to the primary discipline. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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