Student - Infection Prevention

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Student - Infection Prevention 

About the Department

Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. Our Infection Prevention and Control team plays a critical role in safeguarding the health of our patients, staff, and visitors by implementing evidence-based practices and innovative solutions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Role Overview

As a Quality and Infection Control professional you will support patient safety by evaluating and addressing the needs of clinical staff related to quality and infection prevention practices. You will play an important role in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases through education, monitoring, and ongoing support. A key focus of this role includes overseeing the hand hygiene program, educating clinical staff on proper practices, and monitoring performance to promote compliance and maintain a safe environment for patients and healthcare professionals.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Wil Do

• Interacts and communicates with designated supervisor to coordinate and integrate components of the infection control program.
• Completes regular rounds throughout hospital to observe hand hygiene practices in a clinical setting. Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene requirements following established policies and procedures. 
• Submits data collected for compilation and feedback to department. Mobile technology preferred (e.g. cell phone, iPad). 
• Identifies and reports significant observations that can adversely affect patient outcomes or employee safety to the appropriate Infection Control Supervisor/Quality Leadership.
• Advances knowledge by completing educational sessions as needed and annual training.         ­
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in college/university in undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Preferred fields of study; Public Health or related field, Epidemiology, Health Administration, or Nursing. 
• Ability to work independently and adhere to schedule with minimum supervision. 
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and 
• Excel), Outlook, and Survey Monkey. 
• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and a clear understanding of medical confidentiality.

What We Offer

Join a team where your work directly impacts patient safety and public health. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and engagement in mission-driven work. Learn from industry leaders and contribute to innovative solutions in infection prevention.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare.