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Radiology Trainee

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$19.98 - $28.54/hr

Demonstrates good infection control practices. ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES ... Licensure/Certification Requirements: • None required. Professional Experience Requirements: • ...

UNC Health

Radiology Trainee

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$19.98 - $28.54/hr

Demonstrates good infection control practices. ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES ... Licensure/Certification Requirements: • None required. Professional Experience Requirements: • ...

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CNA Certified

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Follow infection control and safety protocols Preferred Qualifications * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification * Minimum of 1 year nursing assistance experience Company Description We help ...

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How much do trainee infection control certification jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee infection control certification in Raleigh, NC is $42,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,100.00 and $49,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Infection Control Certification vs Infection Control Specialist?

AspectTrainee Infection Control CertificationInfection Control Specialist
CertificationsEntry-level, often requires basic infection control trainingAdvanced, requires specialized certifications and experience
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, healthcare facilities, clinicsHospitals, public health agencies, healthcare organizations
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with infection control protocols, learning proceduresDeveloping policies, overseeing infection prevention, auditing

The Trainee Infection Control Certification is an entry-level credential for individuals beginning in infection control, focusing on foundational knowledge. In contrast, an Infection Control Specialist is a more experienced role with advanced responsibilities and certifications. The trainee role is ideal for gaining initial exposure, while the specialist manages comprehensive infection prevention programs.

How do you get certified in infection control?

To become certified in infection control, individuals typically complete a training program approved by relevant health authorities and pass a certification exam, such as the Certified in Infection Control (CIC) exam offered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). Requirements often include relevant work experience in healthcare or infection prevention and ongoing education to maintain certification.

How long does it take to get a trainee infection control certification?

A trainee infection control certification typically takes between a few days to a few weeks to complete, depending on the program's schedule and format. The training usually involves completing coursework, passing an exam, and sometimes gaining practical experience or supervised training hours.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Infection Control Certification job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,315 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

RN Infection Prevention - Triangle Clinics

Morrisville, NC • On-site

UNC Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$33.37 - $47.97/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Our Infection Prevention team is seeking an experienced, motivated RN to join the team as an Infection Prevention Nurse! This hybrid role combines providing meaningful on-site clinic support within the Triangle area, with the flexibility of some work from home. You'll educate and support teammates, enjoy autonomy, and make a real impact across our ambulatory network.
Why You'll Love This Role

  • Flexible Work Style: Enjoy a role that allows you to provide on-site clinic support while also completing responsibilities remotely.
  • Meaningful Impact: Serve as a trusted resource for clinics by educating teammates, supporting infection prevention practices, and helping to promote the highest standards of patient safety.
  • Professional Autonomy: Take ownership of your work and feel empowered to guide clinics in best practices, help troubleshoot challenges, and support continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, passionate team committed to advancing infection prevention across our ambulatory clinics. You'll work closely with clinic teammates, leaders, and fellow nurses who share your dedication to patient and teammate safety.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Expand your infection prevention expertise while gaining valuable experience across diverse care settings. This role offers exposure to varied clinic environments and the chance to build strong professional relationships across the system.
If you're passionate about infection prevention and patient safety, this role offers the perfect balance of independence, teamwork, and purpose. Come make a difference with us!
Summary: The Infection Prevention Nurse is an independently functioning nurse with exceptional knowledge in infection control and hospital epidemiology. They participates in activities related to the prevention and control of nosocomial infections in patients, employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
  1. Consultation - Serves as consultant/liaison with hospital departments, hospital committees (e.g., Infection Control Committee, Pet Visitation), CQI teams, area health departments. Prepares, reviews and initiates infection control policies as assigned
  2. Education - Serves as an educator by developing educational programs and materials for hospital employees regarding infection control policies. Participates in continuing education activities at the department, hospital, state and national level
  3. Exposure Work-Up - Evaluates communicable disease exposures within the hospital complex to contain infectious diseases and prevent disease transmission to patients and employees.
  4. Investigational Studies - May monitor construction activities to ensure infection control measures are implemented and continued during renovation and construction activities. Participates in the review of hospital construction and renovations to ensure that infection control issues are addressed
  5. Outbreak Investigation - Participates in the evaluation of nosocomial infection outbreaks to detect causes and formulate solutions to improve patient outcomes
  6. Quality Assessment - Evaluates new equipment and products to ensure provision of elements necessary to prevent the spread of infection and for adequate disinfections. Performs quality control activities to evaluate the effectiveness of written communication and educational activities related to infection control and established guidelines for antibiotic usage.
  7. Surveillance - Performs ward surveillance, monitors patient isolation/precautions and medical records to determine health care associated infections in order to establish baseline infection rates, detect changing patterns or problems requiring action, communicate pertinent observations to those responsible for patient care, and identify epidemics, clusters of infections, infections due to unusual pathogens.

Other Information
Education Requirements:
  • Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
  • Three (3) years of RN experience in either patient care or infection control.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: Unified Quality Medical Center SES
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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