The Infection Control Manager (ICM) position serves as an integral leadership role of the health care team to provide care for patients with stable and unstable infection control issues, standards, guidelines and treatment modalities. The ICM is an educational resource for employees regarding infection control related issues. The main focus is on helping to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread. The ICM is responsible for development and implementation of hospital system-wide infection control policies and procedures.

Prefers an RN license to practice nursing in the state of Georgia

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in Public Health preferred

Certified medical technologist preferred

Completion of a recognized Association for Practitioner in Infection Control (APIC) basic infection control training program or equivalent is desired.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) on hire is preferred, but shall be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Computer skills, Microsoft products, research and basic statistical skills is preferred.

Must have 3-5 years in acute care hospital or disease surveillance experience, with recent experience in infection control responsibilities, experience in management/ supervision, and ability to conduct group/ individual training sessions or in-services to peers and lay groups.