SUMMARY
The Infection Control Manager (also referred to as the Infection Preventionist) possesses knowledge of hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the coordination of the hospital-wide Infection Control Program. This position is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), infection prevention education, and the development of organizational policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission (TJC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other local, state and national authorities recommendations and requirements. In collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologist and Pharmacist, the Infection Control Manager supports and acts as a resource to hospital administration, medical staff, board of directors and all organizational departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors’ degree required.
Infection Preventionist experience required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Appropriate licensure: Current RN License in California required
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or can be obtained within the first year.