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How much do director of infection control jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of infection control in Texas is $112,272.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,800.00 and $152,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Director of Infection Control do?

A Director of Infection Control is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection prevention and control programs within healthcare facilities. They develop policies, train staff on best practices, monitor infection rates, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Their goal is to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections, protect patients and staff, and maintain a safe environment. This role requires strong leadership, up-to-date knowledge of infectious diseases, and the ability to respond quickly to outbreaks or new threats.

What is the difference between Director Of Infection Control vs Infection Control Nurse?

AspectDirector Of Infection ControlInfection Control Nurse
CertificationsInfection Control Certification (CIC), RN or healthcare degreeInfection Control Certification (CIC), RN or healthcare degree
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, hospitals, public health agenciesHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping policies, overseeing infection control programs, staff trainingMonitoring infection rates, implementing protocols, staff education

The main difference is that the Director Of Infection Control holds a leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while the Infection Control Nurse focuses on hands-on implementation and daily monitoring of infection prevention measures within healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Of Infection Control, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Of Infection Control, you need advanced knowledge of epidemiology, infection prevention protocols, and healthcare regulations, typically supported by a degree in nursing, microbiology, or public health and relevant certifications like CIC (Certification in Infection Control). Expertise with data analysis tools, infection surveillance systems, and compliance management software is highly valuable. Leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for educating staff, enforcing protocols, and leading response teams. These competencies are crucial to effectively prevent and control infections, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect patient and staff safety in healthcare environments.

How does a Director of Infection Control collaborate with other departments to implement effective infection prevention strategies?

Directors of Infection Control work closely with departments such as nursing, environmental services, laboratory, and facility management to develop and enforce infection prevention protocols. They lead interdisciplinary committees, provide staff education, and coordinate outbreak investigations. Regular communication and training sessions ensure all departments understand and adhere to best practices, fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization. This collaborative approach is key to reducing healthcare-associated infections and maintaining accreditation standards.
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Infographic showing various Director Of Infection Control job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,272 per year, or $54 per hour.

Director of Infection Prevention

Medical City Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

We are seeking a Director of Infection Prevention with Medical City Fort Worth to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Medical City Fort Worth, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Director of Infection Prevention for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • Under the supervision of the Vice President of Quality, the Infection Control Director is responsible for the development, implementation and review of the infection prevention and control program for the organization.
  • Develops and maintains the policies and procedures to support successful quality patient safety outcomes and ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients, identification of areas of opportunity, and coordination and execution of regulatory compliance programs related to Federal, State and other agencies.
  • Provides ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies.
  • Provides orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principles and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the annual Infection Control Plan and Infection Control Policy Manual of all policies and procedures.
  • Implements and manages the infection prevention and control program performance improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains a system for identifying, investigating and controlling infections/communicable diseases.
  • Develops and maintains reporting systems and databases to provide clinical data regarding all aspects and processes of infection/communicable diseases; as well as required Quality/Risk computer documentation systems as required. Maintains comparative data systems and assists with benchmarking analysis.
  • Performance of process evaluation and qualitative/quantitative and benchmarking analysis for organization wide infection prevention and control improvement opportunities
  • Performance of workflow analysis and deployment of business improvement activities related to infection control using information systems (integration of computational and graphical methods).
  • Ongoing development, education and maintenance of organization wide performance improvement.
  • Ensures the reliability and maintainability of organization infection control data and collection practices by active participation and leadership in infection prevention and control performance improvement efforts.
  • Provides support and leadership for departments as needed.
  • Facilitates the organization committees for infection prevention and control performance improvement.
  • Participates in strategies to improve department service outcomes and decrease facility risk through appropriate documentation, variance reporting, and use of chain of command.
What qualifications you will need:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
  • Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

  • RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
  • Current National Certification in area of expertise (CEN, CNRN, CCRN, etc.) preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ healthcare experience in infection control required.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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