Join Our Team!
Laredo Medical Center (LMC), a 326-bed acute care hospital in sunny Laredo, Texas—just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio—is seeking a Director of Infection Control .
We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Position Overview
The Director of Infection Control plays a vital role in reducing hospital-acquired infections (HACs), improving patient outcomes, and maintaining infection metrics below national benchmarks. This position oversees infection control practices (ICP) across all hospital units , conducting audits, educating staff, and promoting compliance with best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and oversee ICP surveillance activities to identify infection control risks.
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Evaluate, recommend, and implement initiatives to minimize infection risks for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Collaborate with departments to enhance policies and procedures that strengthen infection prevention efforts.
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Educate staff on infection control standards and best practices.
Areas of Expertise
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Infection Prevention & Control Practices
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Epidemiology & Surveillance
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Staff Education & Consultation
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Performance Improvement & Program Evaluation
Qualifications Education
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Required : Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health , or a related field.
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Preferred : Master’s degree in Microbiology or Nursing .
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Additional education considered with relevant experience:
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Master’s in Public Health
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in Epidemiology
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International Physician Degree (validated by World Education Services [WES] )
Certifications
Experience
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3-5 years of clinical experience across multiple patient populations.
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1-3 years of leadership/management experience.
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Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs) , data reporting, and analytics preferred.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Chief Medical Officer .
What We Offer
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Competitive Pay
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Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
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Generous PTO & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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401(k) with Matching Contributions
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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Rewards & Recognition Programs
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Exclusive Discounts & Perks
INDLEAD
To apply, please email laura_peterson2@chs.net .
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
