Infection Prevention Manager, Healthcare Quality & Safety

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center seeks an Infection Prevention Manager to provide program leadership, coordination, and education for infection prevention across both campuses. The role reports to the Associate Administrator, CCE, and Medical Director of Infection Prevention.

The position requires 6 years of healthcare experience with 2 years of supervision, strong quality improvement skills, and effective leadership to guide infection prevention initiatives and regulatory activities.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in healthcare with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and practices.
• Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies and measurement.
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for practice improvement.
• Strong leadership, customer service focus, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based standards, protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures for infection prevention and control.
• Lead implementation of institutional priorities to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyze trends and identify areas for improvement in patient care practices.
• Collaborate with Employee Health on staff initiatives related to infection prevention.
• Participate in regulatory activities and respond to requests related to infection prevention.

Skills

Infection prevention principles

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Leadership

Education and training

Education

Baccalaureate degree in healthcare related field

Master’s in healthcare or business (preferred)

Job description

UW Medical Center seeks an Infection Prevention Manager to provide program leadership, coordination, and education for infection prevention across both campuses. The role reports to the Associate Administrator, CCE, and Medical Director of Infection Prevention.

The position requires 6 years of healthcare experience with 2 years of supervision, strong quality improvement skills, and effective leadership to guide infection prevention initiatives and regulatory activities.