Infection Prevention Epidemiologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, US
Infection prevention principles
Epidemiology principles
Surveillance of hais
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Provides expert support in performance improvement initiatives mandated by both internal needs and external regulatory and quality agencies.
  • Every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection Prevention principles
  • Epidemiology principles
  • Surveillance of HAIs
  • Data interpretation and reporting
  • Regulatory agency reporting
  • Emergency preparedness planning

Nice-to-have

  • Patient care quality
  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Employee health support

Key Requirements

  • 2 years of related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Current GA license
  • CIC or CPH certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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