Occupational Health & Infection Prevention Program Manager
Description

 

Join Our Team!


MedFlight and MedCare Ambulance are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health & Infection Prevention Program Manager to lead and advance our employee health, infection prevention, and wellness programs.


This position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our partners while supporting the operational readiness of our air and ground medical transport services.


The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with a strong background in occupational health, infection prevention, or employee health who enjoys developing programs, improving processes, and collaborating across departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an independent role and wants to make a meaningful impact on workplace health, safety, and organizational performance.


What You'll Do

As the Occupational Health & Infection Prevention Program Manager, you will oversee a variety of programs and initiatives, including:


· Occupational Health: Manage employee health programs, occupational injury and exposure follow-up, fitness-for-duty and return-to-work processes, and related compliance requirements.


· Infection Prevention: Lead infection prevention initiatives, exposure control programs, communicable disease management, and infectious disease transport support.


· Employee Health Compliance: Oversee pre-employment and post-offer health testing, annual physical requirements, vaccinations, respiratory fit testing, and employee health documentation.


· High-Consequence Infectious Disease Preparedness: Lead the development and implementation of our HCID program, including response team readiness, training, protocols, specialized equipment, and emergency preparedness.


· Employee Wellness: Develop and coordinate wellness initiatives, educational resources, and programs that promote the health and well-being of our partners.


· Education & Training: Provide occupational health and infection prevention education, including new hire orientation, OSHA requirements, and ongoing training.


· Program Development & Improvement: Develop policies and procedures, monitor compliance, analyze program metrics, and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.


· Collaboration & Vendor Management: Partner with Human Resources, Safety, Operations, Medical Directors, and external healthcare providers to ensure consistent, effective occupational health services.



 

Why Join MedFlight & MedCare Ambulance?


At MedFlight and MedCare Ambulance, our mission is centered on delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the professionals who make that care possible.


In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:


· Make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and well-being of our partners.

· Lead and enhance programs that support both air and ground medical transport operations.

· Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders across the organization.

· Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational preparedness.

· Contribute to a mission-driven organization where your expertise and ideas matter.


Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a motivated nursing professional with a passion for occupational health, infection prevention, and program development, we encourage you to apply and become part of the MedFlight and MedCare Ambulance team.

MedFlight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Requirements

 

What We're Looking For


Required Qualifications:

· Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

· Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to independently manage multiple programs, competing priorities, and deadlines.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, clinical teams, and external partners.

· Valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record.


Preferred Qualifications:

· Two or more years of experience in occupational health, infection prevention, employee health, or a related clinical specialty.

· Experience developing, implementing, or managing occupational health, infection prevention, or wellness programs.

· Experience in EMS, prehospital care, or a related healthcare environment.

· Knowledge of OSHA requirements, infection prevention practices, and employee health compliance.

· Experience with program metrics, compliance reporting, process improvement, and vendor management.

· Experience with grant-funded programs or grant administration.

· Involvement with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

Salary Description
$80,000-$90,000