Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Oregon seeks an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator for the Quality Management team. This full-time, on-site role oversees infection prevention programs, surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, and regulatory compliance, including NHSN reporting.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience; licensure and further infection prevention certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Completion of all NHSN modules upon hire or within 6 months if not previously completed.
• APIC competency model and APIC membership are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Infection Control Plan.
• Make recommendations to management related to infection prevention and employee health practices.
• Coordinate the medical center’s response to clusters or outbreaks of communicable diseases.
• Perform surveillance related to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and report data internally and externally.
• Develop and maintains infection prevention policies and employee health-related policies.
• Provide education to staff and participate in relevant committees.
• Maintain knowledge of standards and regulations related to infection control and OSHA standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health or related field

Job description

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Oregon seeks an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator for the Quality Management team. This full-time, on-site role oversees infection prevention programs, surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, and regulatory compliance, including NHSN reporting.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience; licensure and further infection prevention certifications are encouraged.