Coordinator: Infection Control & Occupational Health - Part Time 0.5

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The Infection Control / Employee Health Coordinator oversees these programs and ensure all meet hospital needs and comply with policies, state and federal law, and The Joint Commission standards. Duties include performing infection control surveillance, prevention, and enforcement activities for infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent and young adult (up to age 21) patients, staff education, patients and families education, and development of policies and procedures. Also, monitoring the employee health program, including screening applicants, educating staff, providing referrals as requested and tracking sick incidents. Works collaboratively with the Infection Control Committee Chairperson in providing clinical authority over the infection control and prevention program.

This position is part time, non-exempt, and benefit eligible. The pay range for this position is $33.79/hour - $57.94/hour. Compensation is determined based on experience and internal equity.

• Collects and analyzes data and statistics and prepare reports for designated hospital committees. Reports to appropriate internal and external organizations as indicated
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Surveillance/Control to provide consultation to hospital departments
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop Infection Control presentation for monthly New Employee Orientation program and annual in-service programs
• Develops and implements program for employee screening and immunization according to Infection Control policies. "Employee Health TB Screening," Employee Health Rubella and Rubeola Screening," and "Employee Health Varicella Screening"
• Develops and implements program to monitor/record employee illnesses/infectious disease occurrence according to Infection Control Policies"Employee/Volunteer Infectious Illnesses," and "Infection Control Employee Health Screening and Vaccinations
• Coordinates Hospital Infection Control Committee functions and activities; participates in other hospital committees as assigned by supervisor
• Provides data and reports to various internal and external reporting systems
  
  
  

Note This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required

RN licensure in WA required

BLS required

Infection Control Certificate preferred

Experience

In-depth knowledge of OSHA & Joint Commission requirements required

Strong Word And Excel Computer Skills Experience Required

At least 3 years of infection control and/or employee health experience preferred

Teaching Experience In Adult Education Preferred

Good time management and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deal with confidential information

Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the Shriners team in a professional and courteous manner

Innovative, self-motivated and detail oriented