Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Specialist

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Hospital Epidemiologist to investigate nosocomial infections and lead infection prevention at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will use advanced surveillance methods and develop policies for epidemiology and infectious diseases under the physicians’ direction.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, three years of hospital epidemiology experience, and certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control within three years of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, nursing or related field.
• Graduate coursework in microbiology or epidemiology preferred.
• Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control preferred and required within 3 years of hire.
• Experience in hospital epidemiology infection control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates outbreaks using epidemiology methods.
• Obtains specimens and uses molecular techniques to type bacteria; monitors infections.
• Coordinates safety and surveillance rounds; integrates infection control practices into rounds.
• Educates healthcare teams on infection control; develops and presents in-service programs.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graduate microbiology courses

Graduate epidemiology courses

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, nursing or related field

Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Hospital Epidemiologist to investigate nosocomial infections and lead infection prevention at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. You will use advanced surveillance methods and develop policies for epidemiology and infectious diseases under the physicians’ direction.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, three years of hospital epidemiology experience, and certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control within three years of hire.