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Hospital Epidemiology Leader (SAN ANTONIO)
Hospital Epidemiology Leader (SAN ANTONIO)University Health • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, US
Hospital Epidemiology Leader (SAN ANTONIO)

Hospital Epidemiology Leader (SAN ANTONIO)

University Health • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Infection Preventionist Manager

Location : University Health

Full-Time | Leadership Role

Lead the Fight Against Infection

Join a mission-driven team committed to protecting patients, staff, and our broader healthcare community through evidence-based infection prevention strategies. As the Infection Preventionist Manager , youll work alongside the Director of Infection Control & Prevention to lead and evolve a robust, system-wide program across hospitals and ambulatory care sites.

This is more than a jobit's a career-defining leadership opportunity for someone with a passion for infection prevention, an eye for innovation, and the strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement in healthcare safety and quality.

What Youll Do

  • Partner with the Director to develop and implement strategic infection prevention initiatives across the health system.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infection prevention professionals.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and improve infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with CDC, APIC, and other regulatory standards.
  • Analyze and report complex infection control data to improve patient outcomes and financial performance.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in outbreak response, surveillance, and program development.
  • Foster collaboration across departments and cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.

What Were Looking For

Education & Experience :

Required :

  • Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Minimum 5 years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting
  • At least 3 years of recent acute care experience in infection prevention, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Licensure & Certifications

    Required :

  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
  • Current Texas RN License (for nursing candidates)
  • Skills & Knowledge :

  • Advanced expertise in infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, and sterilization practices
  • Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data visualization tools (QI Macros), and electronic health record (EHR) platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement and analyze complex data sets to support strategic decisions
  • Why Join Us?

    At University Health, you wont just leadyoull inspire. You'll be empowered to create meaningful change in a role that blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership in a dynamic and supportive environment.

  • Make a measurable impact on patient safety and healthcare quality
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across hospitals and clinics
  • Grow your career with professional development opportunities
  • Lead innovation in one of healthcares most critical disciplines
  • Ready to Lead with Purpose?

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