Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Infection Control Coordinator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGadsden, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or a related field is required.
Expertise in infection prevention practices, epidemiology, and data analysis.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to infection control.
Effective communication and teaching skills to educate staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in using data collection tools and creating reports to analyze infection trends.
Ability to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Leadership and problem-solving skills to guide policy development and process improvements.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive health data.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive hospital-wide infection prevention and control program aligned with hospital policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct active infection surveillance using a systematic approach to collect, analyze, and report hospital-acquired infection data.
Prepare and present infection control data using graphs, tables, and other formats for medical staff committees and hospital leadership.
Use national-standard benchmarks to calculate and analyze infection rates and identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with departments and medical staff to develop and implement infection control policies, procedures, and protocols that reduce infection risks.
Provide consultation and education to staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and other control measures.
Oversee employee immunization and tuberculosis skin test programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Manage follow-up processes for staff exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids, including documentation and reporting.
Investigate potential and actual infection outbreaks and coordinate with hospital departments and external agencies to implement containment measures.
Partner with the laboratory to ensure timely reporting of infectious diseases to local, state, and national health agencies.
Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention trends and regulatory requirements by attending conferences, reviewing literature, and participating in professional organizations such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Prepare and deliver education sessions for staff on infection control standards and responsibilities.
Regularly review and revise infection prevention policies and procedures based on current national standards and recommendations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Certified in Infection Control certification within two years of hire is required.
Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact-state licensure is preferred.

Job Summary

The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. This role includes conducting active surveillance, analyzing infection trends, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Infection Control Coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to minimize infection risks and provides leadership in responding to emerging infectious threats.

Essential Functions

Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive infection prevention and control program, ensuring alignment with hospital policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conducts active surveillance of infections, using a systematic approach to collect, analyze, and report data related to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
Prepares and presents infection control data, using graphs, tables, and other formats to communicate findings effectively to medical staff committees and hospital leadership.
Uses benchmarks based on national standards to calculate and analyze infection rates, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Collaborates with departments and medical staff to develop and implement infection control policies, procedures, and protocols that reduce infection risks.
Provides consultation and education to staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and other control measures.
Oversees the employee immunization and TB skin test programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manages follow-up processes for staff exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
Investigates potential and actual infection outbreaks, coordinating with appropriate hospital departments and external agencies to implement containment measures.
Partners with the laboratory to ensure timely reporting of infectious diseases to local, state, and national health agencies.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention trends and regulatory requirements by attending conferences, reviewing literature, and participating in professional organizations such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Prepares and delivers education sessions for staff, ensuring awareness of infection control standards and responsibilities.
Regularly reviews and revises infection prevention policies and procedures, incorporating the latest national standards and recommendations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or a related field required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expertise in infection prevention practices, epidemiology, and data analysis.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to infection control.
Effective communication and teaching skills to educate staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in using data collection tools and creating reports to analyze infection trends.
Ability to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Leadership and problem-solving skills to guide policy development and process improvements.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive health data.

Licenses and Certifications

CIC - Certified in Infection Control within two years of hire required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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