Infection Prevention Specialist

About Sheridan Memorial Hospital

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture.

Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low deductibles and out-of-pocket costs
  • Coverage begins the month after you start.
• Tuition Assistance
  • Available after one year of employment
• Retirement Match
  • 6% match with full vesting after 3 years
• Generous PTO and Sick Time
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits and eligibility vary by position; exclusions may apply.

The Infection Prevention Specialist is responsible for the Infection Prevention program to include surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); establish, implement and administer infection prevention goals, ensuring they reflect the hospital’s mission, values and strategic plan; institute performance improvement programs; provide oversight of Home Care/Hospice and Welch Cancer Center’s infection prevention and surveillance practices; provide employee education pertaining to infection prevention practices;

serve as an infection prevention resource to hospital committees and departments; policies and procedures development to ensure infection prevention and control practices are in accordance with TJC, OSHA, CMS, CDC and other nationally recognized agencies/organizations’ recommendations and requirements; active involvement in professional development with nationally recognized infection prevention organizations for continuing education and practice improvement.

• Conduct surveillance using National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) infection criteria. Including a thorough review of admissions, microbiology and lab results, isolation requirements, consultation requests and concurrent and post-discharge surveillance.
• Notifies receiving facilities of a patient with a history or current infection involving an MDRO.
• Data collection and reporting of device utilization and infections, surgical site infections and Multi-drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and any other required data to NHSN.
• Participate in hospital infection outbreak investigations utilizing microbiology lab personnel, consulting with the Infection Prevention Medical Director, Wyoming Department of Health and, if necessary, the CDC.
• Develops and evaluates the Infection Prevention and Control Plan with stated goals and strategies based on the annual risk assessment and prior year’s activities.
• Apply epidemiological principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target populations, analyze trends and risk factors, design, implement and evaluate prevention control strategies.
• Submit reports to Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) as required by State Statute(s).
• Compile and analyze surveillance data, reporting to the Infection Prevention Committee, appropriate Medical Committees, Leadership and Quality Council.
• Drive quality/performance improvement activities by identifying, monitoring and measuring nosocomial infections and evaluating outcomes on a regular basis.
• Serve as a resource to Home Care/Hospice and Welch Cancer Center for infection prevention practices and surveillance data management. Assist as needed with reporting results to the Infection Prevention Committee and when appropriate, to Quality Council.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures as related to infection prevention that complies with all county, state, federal and regulatory agencies.
• Conducts environmental and infection control rounds in all in-patient…