Infection Prevention Epidemiologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

The Infection Prevention Epidemiologist promotes high-quality patient care through sound, scientific infection prevention and epidemiology principles and practices throughout the system to decrease the risk of transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, volunteers, and the community. Proactively supports efforts to ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Provides expert support in the vast performance improvement initiatives mandated by both internal needs and external regulatory and quality agencies.

Experience

2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of clinical experience in a pediatric hospital or critical care setting
Master’s degree in an applied science (biology or chemistry), nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, health promotion, pharmacy or related field
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), preferably EPIC
Experience in infection prevention and control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (biology or chemistry), nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, health promotion, pharmacy or related field

Certification Summary

Current GA license in applicable health profession
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or Certified in Public Health (CPH) when eligible within two years of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated strong quantitative skills and disciplined task management capabilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Presentation and platform skills
Understanding of medical terminology
Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of statistics and data collection principles
Knowledge of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards
Program and project management skills
Proven organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines
Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities
Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities

Surveils Health-Acquired Infections (HAI) and epidemiologically significant community-acquired infections, including monitoring patients for infections using specified Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria by analyzing patient records, laboratory reports, diagnostic imaging reports, and interviewing assigned areas.
Communicates and intervenes actively with nurses, physicians, case managers, laboratory, and other healthcare workers regarding infection prevention and epidemiology processes and practices.
Interprets and reports data using statistical methodology and prepares charts, graphs, and reports for presentation to departments, medical staff, and committees.
Completes accurate reporting to regulatory agencies, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Department, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Develops emergency preparedness and disaster planning/response to infectious events or outbreaks.
Provides support to the Employee Health department and collaborates on employee health exposure response.
Supports and participates in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement processes.
Understands and complies with infection prevention, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures and regulations.
Rounds in assigned areas regularly to assess for regulatory compliance with infection prevention standards.
Collaborates with accreditation team and other stakeholders to ensure staff are compliant with regulatory standards at all times.
Provides data and analysis to institutional programs including but not limited to the Clinically Integrated Network, National Healthcare Surveillance Network, Solutions for Patient Safety, American Nurses Credentialing Center, NDNQI and others as needed.
Employs institution’s defined quality improvement principles and methodologies to improve patient safety and reduce infections. Works within the department to provide 24/7 infection prevention coverage for the organization.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Quality

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