Performance Improvement / Infection Control Coordinator
@ 150 Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenPerformance Improvement / Infection Control Coordinator
About the job
Shriners Children’s is a leading pediatric care provider with 20+ locations, dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate treatment for children up to 18.
Requirements
- Bachelor In Healthcare
Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare settings
- Knowledge of infection control
Full job description
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Performance Improvement / Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive performance improvement and infection prevention and control programs to ensure high-quality, safe patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Develops policies/procedures in conjunction with SCSC Pasadena ICC and monitors compliance with established policies and procedures; can extrapolate policies and procedures to unique situations.
Develops policies/procedures in conjunction with SCSC Pasadena ICC and monitors compliance with established policies and procedures; can extrapolate policies and procedures to unique situations.
Communicates and updates hospital staff on current infection control data as necessary.
Reviews professional literature/guidelines (HICPAC, CDC, APIC, The joint Commission, OSHA, Pasadena Public Health Department, and others
Reviews microbiology reports and reports unusual occurrences.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor In Healthcare
Preferred Qualifications
2 years in Performance Improvement
CPHG/AIPC Certification
Registered Nurse and /or Epidemiology Experience