Infection Prevention Lead: Quality & Safety Leader

CHRISTUS Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health System is seeking an Infection Preventionist Lead to guide the infection prevention team in surveillance, prevention and control activities under the Director of Quality. You will use epidemiology to monitor patient care, investigate outbreaks, and collaborate with leadership to mitigate infection risks.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office, and knowledge of High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in nursing, microbiology, clinical laboratory sciences, epidemiology, public health or related field.
• Associate degree in nursing may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infection Preventionist team in surveillance, prevention and control activities.
• Guide and support management with infection prevention guidelines and regulatory readiness.
• Utilize epidemiology to monitor care delivery and investigate potential outbreaks.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement action plans to reduce infection risk.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Flowchart tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical laboratory sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field

Associate degree nurses may also be considered

Tools

Flowchart tools

Job description

CHRISTUS Health System is seeking an Infection Preventionist Lead to guide the infection prevention team in surveillance, prevention and control activities under the Director of Quality. You will use epidemiology to monitor patient care, investigate outbreaks, and collaborate with leadership to mitigate infection risks.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office, and knowledge of High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology.