Infection Control Coordinator

1 week ago

New York, NY, United States Jamaica Hospital Full time
INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infection Control Coordinator to support the implementation of our Infection Prevention and Control Program. Reporting to the Director of Infection Control, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors by monitoring infection trends, investigating potential outbreaks, and promoting best practices in infection prevention.

This role requires a strong background in infection control, epidemiology, and quality improvement, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Tracking infection rates, identifying trends, and analyzing data to detect potential outbreaks.
  • Investigating suspected infections, identifying sources, and implementing containment measures.
  • Providing ongoing staff training and education regarding (PPE), and infection prevention protocols.
  • Developing and updating infection control policies to align with current healthcare guidelines.
  • Overseeing and monitoring hospital sanitation procedures, to ensure compliance with disinfection and sterilization standards.
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership and public health authorities on infection control concerns and outbreak management.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance infection prevention efforts.
Tagged as: cbic, CIC

Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Certification: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or ability to obtain CIC within two years of hire.
  • Experience: Previous experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or healthcare quality preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of infectious diseases, microbiology, and epidemiology principles.
  • Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  • Ability to apply broad technical, clinical, or professional knowledge in a hospital setting.

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