Manager of Infection Control

Bileddo Associates; King City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting company is seeking a Manager of Infection Control in California. This role includes managing the Infection Prevention Program and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of experience in infection prevention in healthcare. Certification in Infection Prevention is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in infection prevention and control in an acute healthcare setting.
• Current California Registered Nurse or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Current Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the System’s Infection Prevention Program.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff and Employee Health Services.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff and Employee Health Services.

Skills

Knowledge of microbiology

Laboratory procedures

Aseptic technique

Epidemiological techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field

Master’s Degree

Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) will be considered

Job description

Manager of Infection Control

Paso Robles Area

Our client is a 25 bed Critical Access not for profit hospital centrally located in California. Minutes to wine country and over 300 wineries! Experience working in a flat organization with no more than 2 people in between you and the CEO at any time quick decisions and the ability to make an impact without corporate approval! Work with patients in a quaint community from cradle to grave and get to know them as more than just a number!

The Supervisor of Infection Prevention (SIP) is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and quality management and coordination of the System’s Infection Prevention Program including but not limited to Surveillance and prevention activities, data collection, analysis and trending, education of staff, and being a key resource for all departments and services regarding Infection Control and prevention. Is accountable for, and will ensure adherence to infection control standards, policies and procedures. Will work collaboratively with the Medical Staff and Employee Health Services.

Achievement and possession of a current Board Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is highly preferred at the time of hire, and throughout employment as reflection of successful completion of verified competency through a combination of education, and written examination.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field, required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) will be considered.

Licensing/Certification

• Current California Registered Nurse license, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.
• Current Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) highly preferred.

Experience

• Recent 3+ years of experience in infection prevention and control in an acute healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic technique and epidemiological techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and utilize scientific data and statistical techniques / methods; screen data results for variations and/or errors, function as liaison, instructor, consultant and coordinator.

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