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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Infection Control Coordinator to lead and manage infection prevention and control initiatives within our healthcare facility. This role is critical in ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The Infection Control Coordinator will develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, microbiology, or public health, and possess a deep understanding of infection control standards and epidemiology. They will be responsible for conducting surveillance of infection trends, analyzing data, and reporting findings to relevant stakeholders. The Infection Control Coordinator will also provide education and training to healthcare personnel on infection prevention techniques and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Key duties include performing risk assessments, leading outbreak investigations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for infection prevention. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Infection Control Coordinator will also serve as a liaison with public health authorities and participate in accreditation and regulatory inspections.
This position is ideal for a proactive and knowledgeable professional who is passionate about improving healthcare quality and patient safety. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections
- Analyze infection data and report trends to leadership
- Provide training and education to healthcare staff
- Lead investigations of infection outbreaks
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with departments to improve infection prevention practices
- Participate in accreditation and inspection processes
- Serve as liaison with public health agencies
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Requirements
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- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in infection control or epidemiology
- Strong knowledge of CDC and WHO infection control guidelines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to lead training sessions and workshops
- Familiarity with electronic health records and data analysis tools
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a current CIC certification?
- How many years of experience do you have in infection control?
- Can you describe a time you led an outbreak investigation?
- What infection surveillance systems have you used?
- How do you stay updated on infection control guidelines?
- Have you ever participated in a regulatory inspection?
- What strategies do you use to educate staff on infection prevention?
- How do you handle resistance to infection control policies?
- Can you provide an example of a successful infection prevention initiative you led?
- Are you comfortable working with public health authorities?
