Infection Control Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Nursing, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or Medical Technology, plus three (3) years of work experience as an Infection Control Officer or related field.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Class C Drivers License

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The Infection Control Program Manager will work within the Austin-Travis County EMS Safety Division but will independently oversee the department’s infection control program. The person in this role will be responsible for providing guidance for post-exposure testing and care, managing and analyzing exposure data to identify opportunities for education and prevention, and advising on infection control standards for personal protective equipment. The Infection Control Program Manager will coordinate with the Continuing Education (CE) Division to develop and deliver infection control training, be responsible for networking with local partners involved in the department’s infection control processes, and work with Public Safety Wellness to ensure all uniform staff are up to date on require immunizations. Additionally, the Infection Control Program Manager will assist with administration of the whole blood program and the maintenance of durable medical equipment.

About EMS :
The Emergency Medical Services department is responsible for managing critical time-sensitive life-threatening emergencies. While most of the assistance EMS gives to the community is medical in nature, everything we do is about service: service to our patients, their families and loved ones; service to our community; and service to the people who make up Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.

Regarding your Application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and, if selected as a top candidate for the position, will be used when determining salary. Statements like “see resume” will not count when determining experience. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience relevant to this position.
• The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application. Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application. The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section.
• Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

EMS reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.

Veterans:
Veterans, we thank you for your service and welcome your application. If you are selected as the top candidate for the position you will be required to provide your DD214.

Are you already a COA employee?
Employees in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in, and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position will be included in the initial interview.

ATCEMS employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Language:
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak English.

Essential Employee:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.
Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Flexible
*This is a fully on-site position.
Job Close Date 12/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Emergency Medical Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 15 Waller Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with infection control within an Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety, or Clinical setting.
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation and records.
• Ability to remain self-motivated while working independently.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office specifically MS Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence).
• Certified as a Designated Infection Control Officer ( DICO -C), Texas Infection Control Officer ( TICO ), Associate - Infection Prevention and Control (a- IPC ), EMT , or ability to obtain certification withing the first six (6) months of hire.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1.Provides technical assistance for requests for information on infectious diseases and their control.
2.Coordinates twenty-four(24) coverage for exposure/infection control consultation with appropriate personnel.
3.Maintains the system’s immunization program, including immunization qualifications for vaccine administrators, maintains the system’s tuberculosis testing program.
4.Provides technical assistance and guidance in the development of appropriate infection control education and training.
5.Assists system organizations with the establishment of standards for personal protective equipment, and the cleaning and disinfecting of equipment
6.Manages and oversees the system exposure program.
7.Collects and presents quality assurance data on the system infection control program.
8.Conducts education and training on infectious diseases and prevention. Investigates suspected infections within the departments that may affect communal living and patient safety.
9.Conducts reviews of the Infection Control Manual, Clinical Operating Guidelines for Infection Control, and personal protective equipment to ensure they reflect current research, laws, regulations, and accepted medical standards
10.Assists with community-wide pandemic flu planning, suspect disease outbreaks, clusters and disseminating disease advisories.
11.Participates in networking opportunities with area hospitals, health agencies, and other health professionals including school nurses and infection control practitioners.
12.Serves as the Single Point of Contact ( SPOC ) in the establishment, documentation, and maintenance of written agreements, letters of understanding, and contracts with providers and agencies for infection control services, serves as the primary liaison with regards to infection control issues with the EMS system Medical Director, and serves as the System “designated officer” as required by the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Act of 1990 (PL 101-381).

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of organization processes, techniques, and principles.
• Knowledge of ICS / NIMS practices and principles.
• Skill in designing and implementing a comprehensive Exposure Management and Infection Control education program.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in leadership fundamentals.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to educate, mentor and coach employees in a variety of styles and environments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical agency professionals, the general public, and city employees.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Infection Control Program Manager are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Nursing, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or Medical Technology, plus three (3) years of work experience as an Infection Control Officer or related field. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please describe your experience with infection control within an Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety, or clinical setting. Please ensure this experience is reflected on your application.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience creating and maintaining documentation and records specifically, for an infection control program.
(Open Ended Question)
* Rate your experience using Microsoft BI (Business Intelligence).

• Advance
• Intermediate
• Basic
• No Experience

* Please describe your experience working independently without supervision.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple spreadsheets, sort data, enter formulas
• Intermediate: create/edit spreadsheets, create charts/graphs from spreadsheet data, hide and unhide rows/columns, use basic functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT
• Advanced: develop complex spreadsheets, create charts/graphs/tables, import data from external databases, use AutoFilter to analyze data, use complex functions/formulas for math & logic equations

* Please list any certifications you may have relevant to this position.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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