LEAD INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER

LEAD INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER

Job Description

The Infection Control Coordinator (ICC) is responsible for managing, developing and having direct oversight of the Infection Control Program hospital wide. The ICC will work directly with Infection Control Medical Director and coordinates activities to ensure regulatory and state requirements are adhered to. The ICC is responsible for training and direct oversight of the Infection Control Practitioner to ensure consistency in infection control practices throughout the hospital

Qualifications:

Required:

Required Education/ Training/ Experience:

· Baccalaureate degree required

· Experience in infection prevention in an acute hospital

· CA RN License or Degree in Epidemiology

· Has knowledge and experience in patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfecting/sterilization, adult education theory, program administration and epidemiology.

CANDIDATE DETAILS

2+ to 5 years experience

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree