Infection Control Assistant

Job Description Infection Control Assistant – (2600014V) Under supervision, this individual will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of infection control measures and policies throughout the organization; assist activities for prevention and control of healthcare‑associated infections; assist risk assessment processes; be the primary point of contact for reporting and follow‑up with local Department of Health agencies on communicable disease; update and manage the Infection Control page on the intranet; coordinate the office’s day‑to‑day administrative activities; facilitate surveillance activities; and participate in education and training activities. Qualifications Minimum Education BSN, Bachelor’s in Nursing (Required) Master’s Degree, Master’s in Epidemiology, Public Health, or Microbiology (Required) Minimum Experience Previous working experience as an Infection Control practitioner or epidemiologist is preferred. Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent written, interpersonal, time‑management, and presentation skills with flexibility to meet a wide range of service needs. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. Basic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methods. Functional Accountabilities Departmental Organization Assist the epidemiology department and infection control practitioners with the coordination of office activities. Maintain awareness of deadlines and plan appropriately. Maintain an organized workspace, including paper and computer files. Administrative Duties Coordinate, schedule, and develop agendas, office appointments, meetings, conferences, and projects in a timely manner. Initiate correspondence, fax, and copy tasks. Attend internal committee meetings and take minutes. Maintain and process employee time cards. Complete work on time. Collect central line data in patient care units as assigned. Collect daily microbiology reports from the laboratory and sort for targeted organisms. Complete accurate and timely reports on infection rates. Communicate infection control issues and reportable diseases in a timely manner to relevant departments and public health agencies. Ensure infection control databases are maintained timely (flag MDRO in the computer system; maintain access database for DOH reports; maintain database for all outbreak investigations). Prevention Collaborate with infection control staff to identify trends in healthcare‑associated infections. Collaborate with infection control staff to implement prevention efforts. Contribute to infection‑control patient‑care policies and protocols by posting to the intranet and placing announcements in newsletters. Assist infection control practitioners in control activities as assigned. Assist infection control practitioners with outbreak and exposure investigations. Collect data and assist in preparation of reports. Organizational Accountabilities Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization. Committed to diversity and recognize the value of cultural and ethnic differences. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Customer Service Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Be receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem‑Solving Contribute to a positive work environment. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes. Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment. Use resources efficiently. Seek less costly ways of doing things. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers. Attend carefully to important details, practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance. Primary Location District of Columbia‑Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Allied Health Organization Chief Medical Officer Position Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full‑Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: M‑F; 8:30‑5P Job Posting May 27, 2026, 10:02:52 PM Full‑Time Salary Range 64,188.8 – 106,995.2 Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug‑free work environment. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, the hospital enforces a drug‑free workplace, prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana in accordance with our policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr