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How much do director of infection prevention jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for director of infection prevention in the United States is $52.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $59.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of infection prevention in a healthcare setting?

A Director of Infection Prevention often navigates challenges such as ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, leading staff training on infection control protocols, and responding rapidly to outbreaks or emerging threats. Balancing administrative duties with on-the-ground support requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams is key, as it helps sustain long-term improvements in infection control practices.

What does a director of infection prevention do?

The director of infection prevention is the individual at a hospital or healthcare facility that is in charge of the infection control division. Your responsibilities in this career are to create an action plan and strategies for preventing outbreaks of infectious diseases at the hospital. If an outbreak occurs, your duties as the director of infection prevention are to oversee the detection of the source of the outbreak, attempt to control the spreading of the disease, and implement the programs that you have created to manage outbreak scenarios. You often work with a staff of doctors or nurses that assist you in carrying out their plans and minimizing the impact of the infection.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of infection prevention?

To thrive as a Director of Infection Prevention, you need a strong background in epidemiology, infection control practices, and healthcare regulations, often supported by a clinical degree and CIC (Certification in Infection Control) credential. Familiarity with surveillance software, data analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is essential. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help drive successful infection prevention initiatives and foster staff engagement. These competencies are crucial for reducing healthcare-associated infections, maintaining accreditation, and ensuring patient and staff safety.
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Infographic showing various Director Of Infection Prevention job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,065 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Director of Infection Prevention

Medical City Plano

Plano, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Medical City Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

603rd of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a  Director of Infection Prevention for our Medical City Plano team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

Medical City Plano, 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.

HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare?   Apply for our Director of Infection Prevention role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications
  •  The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for the coordination, implementation and oversight of the organization’s infection prevention program in order to support the mission, vision and values of Medical City Plano.
  • The Director provides leadership and supports departments through promotion of infection prevention initiatives throughout the organization.
  • The Director supports the nursing staff’s primary commitment to protect the health, safety and rights of the individual, family or community.
  • The Director will develop and maintain policies and procedures that support successful quality and patient safety outcome.
  • You will provide ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients, identify areas of opportunity, and coordinate and execute regulatory compliance programs as related to Federal, State and other agencies.
  • You will provide ongoing surveillance of infection disease present in the hospital and take appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies.
What qualifications you will need:

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field required.

 Licensure/Certification/Registration:

CIC certification required within 1 year of service.

Experience:

5 years of hospital experience in infection prevention and healthcare.

Medical City Plano opened in 1975 and provides Plano and Collin County with advanced health care. Medical City Plano is a 600+ bed acute care hospital. We have more than 2,000 employees and over 1,400 physicians on staff. Our main campus in Plano has a cancer treatment center and cardiovascular programs. We have The Bariatric Surgery Institute, a Wound Care Center and inpatient rehabilitation. We also offer complete women's and children's services. This includes a high-risk antepartum unit and a Level 3 neonatal intensive-care unit. We were the first hospital in Dallas, Collin or Denton counties to be named a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Medical City Plano was the first Level I Trauma Center in Collin County and The Burn & Reconstructive Center of Texas was the first burn center in Collin County. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations.


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Director of Infection Prevention.  Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

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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