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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for infection prevention control coordinator in the United States is $36.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $43.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Infection Prevention Control Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to prevent and control infections within healthcare facilities. They educate staff on best practices, conduct infection surveillance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Their role is critical in minimizing the spread of infections and protecting patients, staff, and visitors from healthcare-associated infections.

How does an Infection Prevention Control Coordinator collaborate with other healthcare staff to implement safety protocols?

An Infection Prevention Control Coordinator works closely with nurses, physicians, environmental services, and administrative teams to ensure that infection control policies are consistently applied throughout the facility. They often lead training sessions, conduct audits, and provide real-time guidance during infection outbreaks. Regular communication and collaboration are key, as the coordinator must address questions, adapt protocols to specific departments, and facilitate a culture of safety. This teamwork helps maintain high standards of patient and staff safety while meeting regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Infection Prevention Control Coordinator?

To thrive as an Infection Prevention Control Coordinator, you need a solid background in microbiology, epidemiology, and healthcare practices, often supported by a nursing or public health degree and certifications like CIC (Certification in Infection Control). Familiarity with surveillance software, CDC guidelines, and hospital reporting systems is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting patient and staff safety.

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Infection Prevention / Control Coordinator

Sun Valley, CA • On-site

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Infection Prevention / Control Coordinator

As a healthcare professional in an ever changing labor market, you are making an important choice about where to begin or continue your career. In exploring the options available, you will want to consider Pacifica Hospital of the Valley. We are a small hospital with HEART, serving the San Fernando Valley community. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley provides our patients with quality healthcare, in a compassionate, friendly and healing environment.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

INFECTION PREVENTION / CONTROL COORDINATOR

Through interdisciplinary and collaborative actions, the INFECTION PREVENTION / CONTROL COORDINATOR is responsible for promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and compliance with regulatory agency requirements as well as surveillance, prevention and control of infections within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Key player in planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Reports communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data to the local, state and national health departments as required.
  • Facilitates meeting applicable regulatory requirements through monitoring and reporting infection trends.
  • Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates.
  • Interacts with Occupational/Employee health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care work exposures.
  • Provides in-service education (departmental, general orientation, annual review and as needed).
  • Participates in the develop and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care and Hospital Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field OR (4) years of experience in a directly related field. Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, microbiology or other public health related filed preferred.
  • Certification in Infection Control preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic technique and epidemiological techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend and utilize scientific data and statistical techniques / methods; screen data results for variations and/or errors, function as liaison, instructor, consultant and coordinator with Hospital departments.
  • Previous experience with acute care Quality Improvement programs preferred.
  • Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written); Must be able to deal tactfully with patients, physicians and staff.

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