Infection Prevention Epidemiologist

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM4:30 PMRegular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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.

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