Quality​/Infection Control Manager

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Quality/Infection Control Manager (101025.4) FULL TIME

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Are you ready to work where breathtaking mountain views meet exceptional care?

At Bitterroot Health, we combine the beauty of Montana's Bitterroot Valley with our commitment to high-quality, personalized healthcare.

As the largest employer in Ravalli County, Bitterroot Health is deeply woven into the fabric of the Bitterroot Valley, offering accessible care and building lasting relationships with our neighbors.

Nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, our location offers not only rewarding careers but also a lifestyle enriched with outdoor adventures, from hiking to fishing, in one of Montana's most stunning regions.

Our Employee Connections & Wellness Team is dedicated to supporting our staff by providing resources and activities that promote occupational, physical, emotional, social, and inclusionary well-being. We believe that your happiness is key to success, which is why we also host regular employee gatherings to foster community and connection.

Grow with us! From tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we are invested in your success.

Join a team recognized for excellence! See for yourself HERE! Named a 2025 top 20 in the nation Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association. Voted Bitterroot’s Best Employer in 2022 and 2023, we were also honored as the #1 Employer of Choice for large companies in Montana in 2022.

If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare while enjoying the unmatched beauty of Montana, Bitterroot Health is the place for you. Discover the rewarding career you deserve—apply today!

Quality Improvement Manager opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana. Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Quality Improvement Coordinator Manager position in the Quality, Safety and Risk Department. The Manager for Quality Improvement/Infection Prevention and Control is responsible for oversight of the Infection Prevention and Control program hospital-wide. The position has supervisory responsibilities for assisting the department with quality initiatives across the organization, including data abstraction and analysis, occurrence reporting and investigation, patient safety, patient experience, and policy and procedure development.

Collaborating with teams and individuals to create and sustain infection prevention strategies and provide feedback as appropriate.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field
• Licensures, Certifications, Registrations:
  Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC preferred), or attainment of certification within 2 years after employment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Preventionist or related healthcare experience with knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology
• Minimum 3 years’ experience abstracting and reporting at local, state and federal levels quality measures.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Benefits: This position is eligible for the full benefit package