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Manager Infection Control

California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, California
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The posted compensation range of $56.58 - $82.04 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-406273 Employment Type Full Time Department Infection Control Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Management
Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 392-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

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Responsibilities

Position Summary:

We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.

As our Manager Infection Prevention at California Hospital Medical Center, you’ll coordinate all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education, which are intended to ensure that the facility’s patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility’s environment as identified in the core competency model by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your expertise and excellent communication skills you will work in collaboration with Hospital Administration to develop and manage an Infection Prevention Program that incorporates essential facility strategic plan elements that align with the goals, objectives, and risk assessments of the Program. You will tackle tough conversations one-on-one and in front of groups, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of infection prevention and control, patient and staff needs, and the needs of the organization.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
  • Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
  • 29 days PTO accrued annually.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field with (5) years of experience, or an Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field with
    seven (7) years of experience.
  • Three (3) years of experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.

Required Licensure:

  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to be obtained during the first two (2) years of hire.

Required Special Skills:

  • Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for the position; shares knowledge; sets or
    contributes to the Company’s direction within area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of types, methods, tools and techniques used in infection prevention and control; ability to impede the spread of infection and disease.
  • Able to lead RCAs for HAIs and implement action plans.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices
    and activities.
  • Knowledge of current professional society guidelines. Able to perform literature reviews to support performance improvement and practice changes.
  • Ability to assess a situation from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care.
  • Ability to recognize, develop and provide educational programs on infection prevention for all levels of personnel to improve their
    infection prevention knowledge base and practice.
  • Knowledge of effective self-management practices and ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or
    activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
  • Actively seeks professional growth, demonstrates professionalism, and exhibits a good working rapport in all interpersonal interactions
    with departmental staff, healthcare personnel, contract workers, patients and visitors and community agencies.
  • Strong professional, organizational and interpersonal skills for working with teams, physicians, committees and senior management.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), presentation style, including the ability to concisely present data to leaders,
    clinicians and staff at all levels of the organization.

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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