Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

6 days ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention and Control Specialist to join our team at CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio. As a key member of our infection prevention and control program, you will play a critical role in monitoring and implementing strategies to prevent the spread of infections within our healthcare facilities.

About Us

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, nonprofit health system with a rich history of serving the San Antonio community for over 150 years. Our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through service and advocacy to those we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and implement infection surveillance, prevention, and control strategies across our healthcare facilities
  • Facilitate local infection prevention and control programs under the direction of the Infection Prevention or Quality Leader
  • Serve as a resource on infection risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies
  • Act as a resource to the management team on guidelines for infection prevention and control
  • Utilize epidemiology principles to monitor patient care delivery and investigate potential outbreaks of infection
  • Assist with action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership
  • Maintain knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required
  • Associate degree nurses may also be considered
  • 3 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred
  • Prior Infection Prevention experience preferred
  • CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) within 3 years of hire

Compensation

The estimated annual salary for this position is $83,000-$110,000 based on relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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