Director of Infection Prevention

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.

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.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks

• Develop and oversee ICP surveillance activities to identify infection control risks.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement initiatives to minimize infection risks for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance policies and procedures that strengthen infection prevention efforts.
• Educate staff on infection control standards and best practices.

• Infection Prevention & Control Practices
• Staff Education & Consultation
• Performance Improvement & Program Evaluation

• Required
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health
  , or a related field.
• Preferred
  :
  Master’s degree in Microbiology or Nursing
  .
• Additional education considered with relevant experience:
  • Master’s in Public Health
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Epidemiology
  • International Physician Degree (validated by World Education Services [WES])

• Required
  :
  Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (
  CBIC
  ) within 24 months of hire
  .
• Preferred
  :
  Medical Technologist certification (
  ASCP
  ) or Texas R.N. License
  .

• 3-5 years of clinical experience across multiple patient populations.
• 1-3 years of leadership/management experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs), data reporting, and analytics preferred.

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

• Job Identification 120690
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 06/30/2025, 08:31 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1700 EAST SAUNDERS, LAREDO, TX, 78041, US