Infection Prevention Control Coordinator

Olympic Medical Center·Port Angeles, Washington

$33 - $51/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 28 days ago

Practice for this role

Infection Prevention Control Coordinator · $33 - $51/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-18% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Port Angeles, Washington ($40.37/hr, n=127)

$14.00/hr · p10p90 · $228/hr

this role: $33.18/hrmedian $40.37/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 127 posted healthcare roles in Port Angeles, Washington rates. This role sits in the 38th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 18% below the Port Angeles, Washington median for similar positions.

The coordinator improves patient and staff safety by minimizing infection transmission risks through surveillance, analysis, and the implementation of control strategies. They also manage infection prevention functions including staff education, risk assessment for facility projects, and reporting of notifiable diseases.

About olympic medical center

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

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Job Description

The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Coordinator improves patient and staff safety by working to minimize the risk of transmission of infections associated with procedures, equipment and devices as well as analyzing and investigating other patterns in disease conditions relevant to the needs of OMC, and the community it serves. Applies sound epidemiologic principles to proactively identify and mitigate adverse outcomes by analyzing trends and risk factors and collaborating to develop and implement appropriate control strategies. Patient-focused functions include risk assessment and risk reduction strategies (infectious disease transmission, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, construction/renovation projects, water management events and air quality events), infection surveillance, staff education, organism surveillance (including emerging pathogens), and notifiable diseases reporting. Collaborates to align IPC with organizational goals. EDUCATION Associate’s degree in a healthcare related field required; comparable training and experience may be considered. Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum of two (2) years of experience in infection prevention and control or a related field, such as employee/occupational health, public health, population health, or laboratory science, required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience with DNV accreditation standards, preferred. LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS Associate Infection Prevention and Control (A-ICP) certification, preferred. Must meet one the following requirements: Basic infection prevention coursework required within 90 days of hire. Associate Infection Prevention and Control (A-ICP) certification. DNV Certified Healthcare Infection Prevention Professional (CHIPP) certification required within one year of hire. BENEFITS INFORMATION: Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least an associate degree in a healthcare-related field and a minimum of two years of experience in infection prevention or a related area. Professional certification such as A-ICP or CHIPP is preferred or required within a specified timeframe after hire.

associate degree
bachelor degree
Infection control
Risk assessment
Infection prevention
Epidemiology
Staff education
Air quality monitoring
Water management
Healthcare safety
Infection surveillance
Pathogen surveillance
DNV accreditation
Disease reporting

Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent benefits

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $33 - $51/hr
Location: Port Angeles, Washington
Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Application: Employer website

Washington Infection Prevention Roles Value Certified Experience

Washington Infection Prevention Control Coordinator roles typically seek professionals who can support surveillance, regulatory compliance, education, and outbreak response across healthcare settings. Competition centers on healthcare training, at least two years of related experience, and credentials such as A-ICP or CHIPP; review whether certification is required after hire. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time—confirm details before applying.