Infection Preventionist: Outbreak Investigator

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); Presencial; USD 86 000 - 143 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Brown University Health seeks an epidemiology and infection control investigator to lead nosocomial infection investigations and develop related policies. You will work with directors to implement advanced surveillance methods and educate teams on infection control practices.

The role emphasizes independent function, data analysis, and collaboration across hospital departments to reduce infection risk and improve patient safety.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing or related field.
• Graduate level courses in microbiology or epidemiology preferred.
• Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control preferred and required within 3 years of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital care across life spectrum.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates outbreaks of infection and establishes etiology; develops interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Obtains specimens to determine infection sources and uses molecular typing to compare isolates.
• Monitors hospital-acquired infections and assesses risk from medical devices.
• Coordinates safety and surveillance rounds; integrates infection control practices into rounds.
• Educates healthcare teams; develops and delivers infection control training.

Conhecimentos

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Epidemiology knowledge

Infection prevention

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/nursing/related field

Graduate level courses in microbiology or epidemiology

Epidemiology and Infection Control certification (within 3 years)

Ferramentas

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Graphics applications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brown University Health seeks an epidemiology and infection control investigator to lead nosocomial infection investigations and develop related policies. You will work with directors to implement advanced surveillance methods and educate teams on infection control practices.

The role emphasizes independent function, data analysis, and collaboration across hospital departments to reduce infection risk and improve patient safety.