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The Annex

Clinic RN - Full Time

Austin, TX · On-site

$40 - $46/hr

Monitors adherence to infection control protocols, required health screenings, and regulatory safety standards. * Collaborates closely with the Clinical Director and Executive Director to ensure ...

Andrew Edmonds DMD PLLC

Dental Hygienist

Georgetown, TX · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

... infection control and sterilization protocols Ensure patients have a comfortable and positive experience Qualifications Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the State of Texas ...

Allied OMS LLC

Oral Surgical Assistant

Austin, TX · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Maintain compliance with infection control and safety protocols throughout the procedure Postoperative Duties * Assist in patient recovery and monitor post-anesthesia conditions * Provide ...

Star Dental

Dental hygienist

Austin, TX · On-site

$61K - $73K/yr

Maintain compliance with all infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations. Collaborate closely with dentists and staff to provide a seamless patient experience. Salary Range Full-time $61,100 - $73 ...

Smile Brands

Dental Assistant

Leander, TX · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Maintain sterilization and infection control standards * Update and maintain accurate patient records * Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care Qualifications * Meet all ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for infection control job in Austin, TX is $134.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.33 and $190.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Infection Control Job vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectInfection Control JobMedical Laboratory Technician
CertificationsInfection Control Certification, CDC or OSHA trainingMedical Laboratory Technician Certification (MLT)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesLaboratories, hospitals, diagnostic centers
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare settings focusing on infection preventionMedical testing and analysis in healthcare
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Infection Control Jobs and Medical Laboratory Technicians both work in healthcare environments, but Infection Control focuses on preventing infections through protocols and training, while Medical Laboratory Technicians perform diagnostic tests. Both roles require specialized certifications and are vital in healthcare settings, but they serve different functions within the industry.

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Dental Infection Prevention & Control Manager

CommUnityCare Health Centers

Austin, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Dental IPC Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and oversight of infection prevention and control initiatives across all dental services. The role supports continuous surveillance, policy enforcement, education, and quality improvement efforts to reduce infection risk in dental settings, in alignment with CDC, ADA, and state dental board guidance. The Dental IPC Manager collaborates closely with dental clinical leaders, practice managers, dental assistants/hygienists, environmental services, and quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold a culture of safety and prevention in dental care.


  • Manages the daily operations of the dental IPC Program.
  • Maintains and updates the Dental IPC Manual, including policies/SOPs for hand hygiene, PPE, instrument
    reprocessing, dental unit waterlines, environmental cleaning, and safe injection practices.
  • Conducts dentalspecific Infection Prevention Risk Assessments (IPRAs) for each service area and updates them at
    least annually or when services change.
  • Ensures that dental personnel involved in infection control activities (including sterilization and reprocessing) are
    appropriately trained and competent; coordinates ongoing surveillance of established practices.
  • Performs direct competency assessments of dental Infection Control Trainers and Competency Reviewers/Auditors.
  • Supports standardization of dental infection control practices across all sites, including instrument flow, packaging,
    sterilization, storage, and documentation, in collaboration with Central Sterilization.
  • Monitors and evaluates biological indicator results, sterilizer performance, and dental unit waterline quality;
    initiates corrective actions for any failures or breaches.
  • Identifies, investigates, and documents suspected dentalassociated infections, sterilization failures, or IPC
    breaches; leads or supports rootcause analyses and remediation plans.
  • Provides infection prevention orientation and ongoing in-service education for dental providers, hygienists,
    assistants, and support staff as needed.
  • Serves as a resource for dental teams and leaders on all IPCrelated questions, including device IFUs, product
    selection, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates with Employee Health on dental staff exposures and communicable disease issues and with
  • IPC/Quality on organizational surveillance and reporting.
  • Prepares and maintains documentation needed for internal audits, accreditation, and regulatory surveys related to
    dental infection control.
  • Participates in and/or leads committees related to dental infection control, sterilization, and patient safety as
    directed.
  • Supports IP team with additional assignments as needed.

Education Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Dental Hygiene - Preferred (or)
  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Nursing, Public Health or Microbiology - Required (or)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted) with completion of a Registered Dental Assistant Program or equivalent RDA credential & Dental Infection Prevention Certificate - Required

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of dental clinical practice experience - Required

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist License - Required Upon Hire (or)
  • Registered Dental Assistant License - Required Upon Hire (and)
  • Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Required within 6 months of Hire

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