Infection Control Prevention Prog Mgr

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As our Infection Control Prevention Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization. Every day you will conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread. This includes educating staff, consulting on infectious disease issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles, coupled with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to influence positive changes in clinical practice and safeguard patient and staff well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Technology program, or other healthcare related field and five years of recent related healthcare work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
• OR: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and five years of recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
• Depending on qualifying degree: ▪ In Nursing: Current licensure by the Washington State Nursing Commission, OR Other qualifying degree: ▪ National Registration as an MLS (ASCP); ▪ Certification with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Certification in Infection Control (CBIC).
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST)
• Certified Board of Infection Control

Responsibilities

• Oversees the assigned site- or function-based Infection Control and Prevention Program to ensure that all activities are conducted/documented in a timely manner and in accordance with approved business plan, professional standards and applicable regulatory requirements; facilitates the implementation, support and ongoing optimization of the program; promotes and champions the program to others in the organization.
• Utilizes electronic tools and established protocols to conduct daily surveillance, and/or perform epidemiologic investigations, relating to hospital-acquired infections, epidemiologically-significant organisms and/or related infection control/prevention concerns; collects, compiles and reviews/analyzes surveillance data to promote safe and quality care to patients, healthcare workers and visitors through prevention and control of infections; investigates outbreaks/issues and reports findings per established procedures.
• Researches, develops and evaluates comprehensive annual risk assessment(s) customized for the assigned facility/function to identify specific goals for reducing/controlling the risk of healthcare-associated infections for all patients, employees and visitors based on clinical needs and patient/employee demographics.
• Plans and conducts quarterly environmental surveillance rounds of assigned work sites to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards relating to infection control / prevention; completes and scores quantitative assessment tool to identify/quantify risk and/or non-compliance concerns and facilitate focus of infection prevention efforts on highest risk areas.
• Participates in the development/implementation of VMFH Infection Prevention/Control policies, standards and procedures for the Pacific Northwest Division; reviews and makes recommendations for appropriate changes to existing initiatives, programs and/or protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level