Infection Salary in Lake Charles, LA

Infection Preventionist - Average Salary $87,323

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Infection Control Manager - Average Salary $111,431

Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Develops and provides related education to staff. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.

Infection Control Preventionist - Average Salary $95,570

The Infection Control Preventionist investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Being an Infection Control Preventionist informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. In addition, Infection Control Preventionist requires graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. May require CIC certification. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Infection Control Preventionist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

Nurse Infection Control - Average Salary $95,590

The Nurse Infection Control investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Being a Nurse Infection Control informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. In addition, Nurse Infection Control requires graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. May require CIC certification. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Nurse Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

Infection Control Educator - Average Salary $86,700

The Infection Control Educator reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak. Being an Infection Control Educator prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies. Provides related education to staff. In addition, Infection Control Educator evaluates sterilization and disinfection methods and recommends changes as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being an Infection Control Educator contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as an Infection Control Educator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.