- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- 2+ years
Infection Prevention Epidemiologist promoting high-quality patient care through scientific infection prevention and epidemiology principles within Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Responsibilities
- Surveils Health-Acquired Infections and epidemiologically significant community-acquired infections
- Communicates and intervenes actively with healthcare workers regarding infection prevention and epidemiology processes
- Interprets and reports data using statistical methodology
- Completes accurate reporting to regulatory agencies
- Develops emergency preparedness and disaster planning/response to infectious events
Requirements
- 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
- Nice to have: clinical experience in a pediatric hospital or critical care setting
- Nice to have: 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
- Nice to have: certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Nice to have: current GA license in applicable health profession