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Infection Control Coordinator

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Jamaica Hospital

INFECTION CONTROL COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infection Control Coordinator to support the implementation of our Infection Prevention and Control Program. Reporting to the Director of Infection Control, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors by monitoring infection trends, investigating potential outbreaks, and promoting best practices in infection prevention.

This role requires a strong background in infection control, epidemiology, and quality improvement, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tracking infection rates, identifying trends, and analyzing data to detect potential outbreaks.
  • Investigating suspected infections, identifying sources, and implementing containment measures.
  • Providing ongoing staff training and education regarding (PPE), and infection prevention protocols.
  • Developing and updating infection control policies to align with current healthcare guidelines.
  • Overseeing and monitoring hospital sanitation procedures, to ensure compliance with disinfection and sterilization standards.
  • Collaborating with hospital leadership and public health authorities on infection control concerns and outbreak management.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance infection prevention efforts.

Tagged as: cbic, CIC

Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Certification: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or ability to obtain CIC within two years of hire.
  • Experience: Previous experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or healthcare quality preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of infectious diseases, microbiology, and epidemiology principles.
  • Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  • Ability to apply broad technical, clinical, or professional knowledge in a hospital setting.
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