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Medical City Dallas
Infection Prevention Coordinator
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What they do
An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyzes data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.
$81,804 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
As a Infection Prevention Coordinator, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn
- whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications
- This is a Full Time Day shift position. Hours are 7:30am
- 4:30pm Monday
- Friday
- As an Infection Prevention Coordinator, you will assist with the coordination of all aspects of the facility infection prevention and control program.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
Graduate of an accredited school of Professional healthcare related field Minimum of 3 years current experience in an acute care hospital required 1-2 years experience in Infection Prevention and Control, preferred Certification by the National Certification Board of Infection Control and Applied Epidemiology preferred Strong interpersonal communication skills in both written and verbal format Strong computer skills Benefits Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts