Infection Control Director Job Opening in Texas

Infection Control Director job opening located in the Fort Worth area of Texas.

165+ bed, Level III hospital located in the heart of northeast Tarrant County. Our mission is above all else, to serve, to care for, and to assist in the healing of our patients and their families. We are a Primary Stroke Center, performing spine surgery and joint replacements. We have a comprehensive cardiovascular services department. Our hospital is an accredited Cycle 5 Chest Pain Center with a cardiac rehabilitation program. Other services include minimally invasive robotic surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We have sports medicine, senior health, wound care and outpatient rehabilitation. Our campus has a women’s imaging center and geriatric behavioral unit

Job Summary and Qualifications:

    *  Responsible for the management of the Infection Control Program, providing guidance and professional assistance to ensure there is structure and resources needed to implement an effective infection control program.

    *  Ensures compliance to accreditation and regulatory standards that relate to hospital infection control practices.

    *  Provides ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies.

    *  Provides orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principlesand provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units.

What qualifications you will need:

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

    *  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in healthcare related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

    *  A Minimum of 5 years of Recent Acute Care Infection Prevention Leadership experience.

Licensure:

    *  Commensurate with education.

Certification:

    *  Certification in Infection Prevention and Control – CIC.

    *  Must be eligible for Certification and obtain certification within 18 months of employment.

Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the Infection Control Director Job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289