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Infection Control Coordinator
Company : Shriners Children's Florida
Location : Galveston, TX, 77550
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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, dental and vision 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 full-time or part-time 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. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time 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.
Job Overview
The Coordinator, Infection Control is responsible for directing and coordinating the infection prevention program of the hospital including education regarding effective precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection. Investigates Infection Prevention issues, instructs healthcare personnel in standard and specific Infection Prevention procedures,
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs comprehensive surveillance activities and applies an epidemiological approach to identification of emerging infection prevention issues; including chart review, recordkeeping, updating of databases and preparation of summary reports
- Investigates outbreaks of infection and unusual occurrences of resistant organisms and designs interventions for their control
- Monitors the hospital environment for potential risks of acquiring and transmitting infections and organisms of epidemiological significance
- Provides formal and informal educational programs to staff to facilitate awareness of and compliance for current infection prevention practices
- Collaborates with employee health for surveillance of employees, physicians, and patients exposed to a communicable disease requiring follow-up and immunization
- Applies excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain successful working relationships with team members throughout the organization
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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree required in Nursing, Health Science or a related field
- Licensed in the state of practice or Certification from the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Knowledge of CDC guidelines for infection control, TJC accreditation
- Skills in Microsoft Office suite of products
Preferred:
- 4 years related work experience
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Frequently asked questions
While both roles focus on infection control, an Infection Control Coordinator often takes a leadership role overseeing the program, conducting surveillance, and staff education. In contrast, an Infection Prevention Specialist may focus more on direct implementation and monitoring of protocols in clinical areas.
Certification from the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is highly regarded in Texas. Additionally, nurses licensed in Texas with experience in epidemiology and CDC guideline knowledge tend to have an advantage in securing coordinator roles.
Professionals can progress to managerial or director-level infection control positions, healthcare quality improvement roles, or specialize further in epidemiology. In pediatric-focused centers like Shriners Children’s, opportunities to lead multi-disciplinary research projects or regional infection prevention programs may also arise.
Yes, pediatric specialty care requires tailored infection prevention strategies due to vulnerable patient populations. Coordinators must integrate family-centered care with stringent controls, balancing innovative treatments with strict hygiene protocols unique to children's healthcare settings.
Shriners Children’s Florida emphasizes evidence-based practice and offers tuition reimbursement, enabling coordinators to pursue certifications and advanced training. The organization's culture promotes innovation and collaboration, supporting continuous learning in infection prevention.
In Galveston, Infection Control Coordinators typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Pediatric specialty hospitals may offer competitive packages with additional benefits reflecting the complexity of care.
Galveston's growing healthcare infrastructure, including specialized pediatric centers, is increasing demand for infection control professionals. The ongoing emphasis on patient safety and outbreak management fuels steady recruitment for coordinators in this region.
Galveston's healthcare environment values teamwork and community-oriented care, which influences coordinators to engage collaboratively across departments. The coastal city's regional health challenges also require adapting infection control strategies to local patient demographics.
Coordinators collaborate closely with employee health teams to monitor exposures, manage immunization protocols, and ensure compliance with communicable disease policies, crucial for preventing staff-related infection transmission in hospital settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting, database management for surveillance data, and familiarity with CDC guidelines are vital. Strong communication skills also enable effective staff training and interdisciplinary collaboration within the pediatric care environment.