Infection Prevention Specialist & Outbreak Investigator

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 860 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a senior epidemiologist to investigate nosocomial infections and lead infection-control initiatives at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. You will develop policies and use advanced surveillance techniques to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include outbreak investigations, etiology determination, specimen collection, molecular typing, and data-driven intervention planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, nursing or related field.
• Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control preferred and required within 3 years of hire.
• Three years experience in hospital epidemiology infection control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigates outbreaks of infection in conjunction with department.
• Establishes etiology, develops interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Obtains specimens from patients, hospital personnel and environmental reservoirs to determine source of infection during outbreaks.
• Uses molecular biological techniques to type bacteria and determine similarities of isolates.
• Monitors endemic hospital-acquired infections or potential sources of infection following procedural changes by use of surveillance cultures.
• Coordinates and performs safety and surveillance rounds throughout the hospital in collaboration with safety and facilities management personnel.
• Integrates monitoring of infection control practices and standard precautions into rounds.
• Serves as consultant and educator to healthcare team members.
• Develops and presents in-service education programs regarding infection control for all areas of the hospital.
• Compiles and analyzes infection control data and creates related reports for end users.
• Compiles and analyzes data from research studies in order to identify risk factors and etiologies associated with specific infections.
• Utilizes local area computer network for the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.
• Participates in the development or updating of computer programs to enhance the productivity of the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.
• Performs surveillance activities as designated on an assigned basis.
• Carries out delegated responsibilities in the absence of the Director and/or Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.
• Reviews, revises and updates policies and procedures related to infection control practice.
• Represents Epidemiology and Infection Control Department on assigned committees and/or Task Forces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

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

Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control

Tools

Database management

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a senior epidemiologist to investigate nosocomial infections and lead infection-control initiatives at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. You will develop policies and use advanced surveillance techniques to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include outbreak investigations, etiology determination, specimen collection, molecular typing, and data-driven intervention planning.