Job Listings
Last updated April 2026.
Infection Preventionist, Infection Control – Providence St. Joseph- Orange, CA: FULL-TIME
The Infection Prevention Specialist is considered an Infection Prevention Practitioner. An IP Specialist is expected to work autonomously and should not require mentorship in their role.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field.
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Within 1 year of hire: National Certified in Infection Control – Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
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2 years Heathcare experience; 4 years preferred.
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2 years Epidemiology or Infection Prevention experience; 4 years preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field.
Pay Rate: $47.05 – $73.04 per hour
Ambulatory Infection Prevention Coordinator 4, Infection Prevention – UCI Health- ORANGE, CA: FULL-TIME
The Ambulatory Infection Preventionist provides advanced infection prevention oversight across outpatient services, with responsibility for identifying and communicating infection prevention risk.
This role applies structured risk assessment methodology and independent professional judgment to evaluate exposure vulnerabilities, workflow reliability, regulatory compliance risk, and transmission concerns within complex ambulatory care environments.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven ability to conduct highly skilled Apparent Cause Analysis, utilize investigation methodologies, and effectively contribute to studies, investigations, reports, and presentations
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS) and their impact on infection prevention
- Five (5) + years related experience in infection prevention in a healthcare or public health setting
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and work productively in a team environment
- Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated advanced, skilled information resource, providing high level advice and recommendations on complex issues
- Demonstrated ability to develop new infection control protocols and policies on highly complex issues and build and maintain a climate of trust inspiring commitment from others to engage in infection control initiatives
- Consistently interacts with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation and problem solving
- Bachelor’s degree in health-related field and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
- Knowledge of UC policies and procedures
- Current RN License
- Certification in Infection Control
- Advanced knowledge of clinical and operational issues in infection control principles, regulatory guidelines, investigation methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, microbiology, patient care, and related issues
- Pay Rate: Minimum $119,400- Maximum $230,800/Yr
