Infection Control Coordinator - Quality Management - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)

About this role

The Infection Control Coordinator independently performs a wide range of professional-level duties in support of the Infection Prevention (IP) program. This role applies knowledge of public health, healthcare epidemiology, and communicable diseases to ensure organization compliance with local, state, and federal public health reporting requirements, as well as accreditation and regulatory standards. The Coordinator exercises discretion and independent judgement in surveillance, analysis, identification of trends and escalation pathways as necessary. The Coordinator will participate in performance improvement activities related to IP.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Knowledge: •    Prior clinical or public health experience preferred •    Excellent communication and customer service skills. •    Experience using computer software and database programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) •    Well organized with special attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data in a confidential manner. •    Willingness and ability to assist and support in daily departmental duties.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. 

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $47.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.                                                   

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the   Background Screening Policy Appendix D   for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at  uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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